Customers say
Customers find that the cable assembly fits well and works properly. They find it easy to install, with clear instructions and all parts needed. The product looks nice and is painted to match the existing dash surround. Many customers consider it a good value for the money. However, some customers have issues with the screw quality.
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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:
Designed for easy installation of double-DIN radios in select 2001-up Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles while retaining factory amplifier.
Includes high-grade ABS plastic installation kit and wiring harness with RCA outputs to connect aftermarket radio’s low level inputs.
Wiring harness compatible with 1998-2005 Ford, Lincoln vehicles with premium sound systems including Mustang, Crown Victoria, Escape, Explorer, Expedition.
Installation kit made in USA; wiring harness made in China.
Comprehensive instruction manual included.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Dennis49
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Looks good in 2006 escape
Review: Put in my 06 Escape. It is not on the list for fit, but works without any modification, in fact it says it will not fit 2006 Escape. I had to drill small hole in back of head unit to install the guide for the bottom of the radio. Fits the odd size Ford opening on this car like a glove. Installation requires the moving of center instrument bezel. You do not have to remove center bezel it pulls back far enough to allow head unit to slide in, just place head unit on top of dash upside down plug in all wiring then slide in on the center track. There is no reason to use screws on front of the kit just leave the slots empty the center bezel when installed fits tight against these tabs and holds the unit very tight in the opening.It is best to remove the screw slots on the front of the side mounts so the center bezel does not fit to tight, if you leave these intact it could cause binding and a miss fit.After installation the fit looks like this kit was made for the 06 Escape, it does not have a tacky add on look like some kits have.Just an added note there may be slight modification required even on cars or trucks that this is designed to fit.I recommend taping duct tape around the bottom opening of the dash below the center bezel to protect the opening from being damaged by the bottom tabs on the center bezel while installing the head unit in the opening.After doing wiring and routing wires for any options it only takes about 5 minutes to remove center bezel, plug in wires, install head unit in dash and reinstall center bezel. Very easy to remove head unit to do any future add ons.My total install time running wires to rear camera running wires under sill plates, running mic wire up to driver visor, running antenna wires for GPS and traffic receiver, installing AVIC-250 Navigation module under dash, running USB cable to in side center counsel all wires are zip tied and hidden from sight it took a good 8 hours. Another note I am experienced with installing in dash audio equipment so your time could vary. I rate this as an average to easy difficulty, can be done by most anyone.Extremely happy with fit finish and look of this dash kit and I highly recommend the kit for the 2006 Ford Escape.DVD receiver used is an AVHX-5600BHS.
Reviewer: J. Maynard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worked great in my 2006 Ford Expedition
Review: Fit great and was easy to install into my 2006 Ford Expedition
Reviewer: albinomexi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect fit on my 2003 expedition (without factory nav)
Review: Not 100% sure if having navigation in your vehicle or not makes a difference, but I can vouch on my rig that Came with the normal stereo, it worked fineI have a pioneer stereo with a Slide out screen when I have to insert DVDs and this fits perfectly fine compared to other kids that I’ve tried for my expedition
Reviewer: TheSmiths
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good product, average quality materials…Worth the purchase
Review: Bottom line, it worked. I purchased this to install a Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS in my 2003 Ford Explorer. Everything lined up except for the bracket that attaches to the rear of the radio. The radio’s mounting hole was too high for the bracket to slide along the rail in my vehicle. Not that big an issue the radio was still very stable.The finished results were professional in appearance. I only deducted one star because the kit was all plastic. I did expect the side brackets to be aluminum. The stock one was steel, and I do remember a time when mounting hardware was aluminum. I’ll admit, the last time I installed a radio was, well…along time ago. The plastic only concerns me from a longevity perspective.
Reviewer: GaryLehrman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Purchases for my truck stereo installation
Review: I have purchased three of these recently and they all were good
Reviewer: Jason
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fits brand name HU ONLY
Review: Got this for my 03 Mountaineer putting in an ATOTO HU. Was previously using a Scosche kit. Fitment was OK but HU sits back recessed a bit more than I’d like. Even though this Metra has an open bottom (better for bottom button controls) the opening was even smaller. HU would be even more recessed. Did like that the Metra’s side brackets have more mounting hole options than the Scosche which I had to drill out custom.On an older JVC 2x-DIN fitment was perfect. If installing a brand name unit should fit fine. But not if you’re putting in off-brand aftermarket. Didn’t care for the textured bezel finish either. Reverted back to the Scosche kit. That also has a textured bezel but far more subtle, less cheap looking.Not saying don’t buy it. This dash kit may just be less compatible than the competition.
Reviewer: Dominesey Family
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worked like a champ, does not include screws tho.
Review: I used this kit to install a double din Boss Head unit with Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Works perfect. I did not have the screws to fasten the side panels to the radio, but plastic push in trim holders work excellent. Just pushed them in on the appropriate hole and held the radio nice and tight to the brackets. Happy with the install and directions.
Reviewer: Kayla Swiney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I’m good quality
Review: My husband bought this and honestly it came exactly as described. It was perfect and in great condition it was great quality
Reviewer: Danny Amezquita
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: TODOS los productos Metra que he comprado a traves de los años han sido extremadamente precisos, me ayudan a presentar un trabajo super profesional, mejoran enormemente el “look” de mis automoviles, y me facilitan la instalacion de los nuevos estereos. Siempre que pienso en un estereo nuevo para mi auto, lo primero es encontrar el producto Metra adecuado al vehiculo, y siempre lo hay.
Reviewer: Tyler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fitted with a pioneer touch screen radio, looks perfect, the bottom part is a bit then and snapped when I took it out of the package but I welded it back together with a soldering iron and now it works perfect
Reviewer: Cesar Guadarrama Pantaleon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente soporte para la intalacion de autoestereo postventa, el material, auque a simple vista se ve muy sencillo y fragil, no lo es, esta hecho de ABS muy resitente y al momento de intalar se ve limpio y estetico.Muy recomendable.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fit in the car perfectly held the stereo as you would hope.I was very happy great value
Reviewer: Real Gravel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Pour mon nouveau radio qui n’est pas compatible avec le kit d’assemblage donc abandonner le projet pour l’instant
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