The iPod MP3 player made by Apple is one of the most ubiquitous consumer electronic devices ever made. Standard 3.5mm headphone jacks installed in every iPod, coupled with their small size, make it a cinch to throw on a headset and listen to your music on the go. There are a few different options available to connect your music player to your 2006 Ford Mustang's stereo system, allowing you the freedom and convenience of taking your music library with you on the road.
Purchase a cassette adapter for your Ford Mustang car that allows your iPod to play directly through your car's stereo system. These accessories are inexpensive and simple to use. Connect the 3.5mm cable to your iPod's headphone jack. Push the cassette tape-shaped adapter into your car's cassette player and change your stereo's input to 'tape'. Press play on your iPod and the cassette player to listen to your music.
Broadcast your iPod's music to your Mustang's radio using an FM transmitter specifically designed for iPod MP3 players. Purchase one online available at numerous retailers; a quick search for "iPod radio transmitter" will yield many models that fit every model of iPod. Plug the transmitter into your iPod according to the direction. Find an FM station that is mostly static and tune your transmitter to this station as well. Press play on your iPod to start your music.
Install an auxiliary cable with a 3.5mm jack directly into your Mustang's stereo. This provides the best sound quality as the music will be fed directly from the player to your speakers. Visit your car's dealership or a professional car stereo installer to consult with an expert on how to safely remove the top of the dashboard to get to the stereo. Purchase the necessary AUX component cable with a harness. Take out the Mustang's center console carefully to expose the wire connectors behind it--serious damage could ensue if this is not handled properly. Attach the harness on the AUX cable to the stereo's wire harness according to the instructions included with your cable. Test the AUX cable connection by plugging it into your iPod, tuning the stereo to AUX and pressing play. Reassemble the dashboard.
