FD1327B
1997-98
1998
Ford F-Series Pickup
Ford Expedition
IN-DASH INSTALLATION KIT FOR
RADIO REMOVAL:
1. Carefully pry out on radio/dash bezel and unsnap to remove.
CAUTION: PASSENGER AIRBAG SWITCH DOES NOT UNPLUG ON PICKUP.
2. Insert DIN Removal Tools, spread the tools apart to release factory stereo, slip it out of the dash and
remove radio.
FD1327 KIT PREPARATION
1. Snap the short pocket to kit panel instead of the full CD pocket.
2. When installing kit into dash, the pocket should be on top.
USE BRACKETS "C"
SELECT 1995-UP FORD VEHICLES
FORD
1997-04
1995-04
1997-04
2001-05
2000-04
1998-02
1995-01
2001-03
2001-03
1997-03
2004
1999-04
1995-03
1999-03
CLUB WAGON
CROWN VICTORIA
ECONOLINE
ESCAPE
EXCURSION
EXPEDITION
EXPLORER
EXPLORER 2-DR SPORT
EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
F-SERIES PICKUP
F-SERIES PICKUP HERITAGE
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY PICKUP
RANGER
WINDSTAR
CAUTION:
REAR SUPPORT
AVAILABLE
SEPARATELY. REAR
SUPPORTING THE
RADIO ADDS TO
THE INSTALLATIONS STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY.
CD POCKET
SHORT POCKET
LINCOLN
2002-03
1995-97
1995-98
1998-04
1995-04
BLACKWOOD
CONTINENTAL
MARK VIII
NAVIGATOR
TOWN CAR
REAR SUPPORT
BRACKET
MAZDA
1995-03
B SERIES PICKUP
MERCURY
2001-03
1995-03
1996-01
FD1327
MOUNTING PANEL
COUGAR
GRAND MARQUIS
MOUNTAINEER
DIN TRIM RING
WIRE CODES
NOTE: For Factory WIring Codes go to:
www.scosche-cars.com
INTRODUCTION
USE BRACKETS "C"
This premium installation kit is for 1995-UP select Ford vehicles. Included are all the parts you need to mount
your car stereo/cassette or CD player into your vehicle's dash. Refer to the individual instruction in this
manual to remove your vehicle's factory radio and assemble the kit.
USE THE SHADED BRACKETS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE'S NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL BEFORE THE INSTALLATION TO
HELP PREVENT ELECTRICAL DAMAGE. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A VOLT/OHM METER
OVER A TEST LIGHT TO CHECK WIRING. A TEST LIGHT OR GROUNDED WIRE PROBE CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS. AVOID ALL
FACTORY AIR BAG WIRING - AIR BAGS CAN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY CAUSING SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTES:
• See your vehicle's instructions for any special tools your installation might require.
• Read all instructions accompanying your car stereo/cassette player for proper wiring and mounting
instructions.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
This instruction booklet is based on carefully documented data and research of automobile dash
disassembly, wire harness/codes and information pertaining to installation of this kit (FD1327) in Select
1995-UP Ford Vehicles. Scosche Industries, Inc. can not be held responsible for discrepancies/
inconsistencies that may occur due to the automobile manufacturing changes or options, or damage that
may occur in the automobile during the installation of components while using this booklet.
If you have any further questions, call:
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SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECH HELP 1-800-621-3695 x3
SI 02/05 - FD1327B (3000372)
POCKET INSTALLATION
1997-04
1995-04
1997-04
2001-05
2000-04
1995-01
2001-03
2001-03
1999-03
Ford Club Wagon
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford Econoline
Ford Escape
Ford Excursion
Ford Explorer 2/4 DR
Ford Explorer 2 DR Sport
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford F-Series Super Duty
Pickup
1995-03 Ford Ranger
1999-03 Ford Windstar USE
POCKET INSTALLATION
1. Locate and align bottom guides and top snaps of the pocket to kit panel.
2. Slide pocket on bottom guides while the top snaps are aligned.
3. When aligned properly the top pocket snaps will lock to kit panel.
BACK VIEW OF
MOUNTING PANEL
1995-97
1995-98
1995-04
1995-03
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Mark VIII
Lincoln Town Car
Mazda B-Series
Pickup
2001-03 Mercury Cougar
1995-03 Mercury Grand
Marquis
1996-01 Mercury Mountaineer
A
BRACKETS "A"
BACK VIEW
OF POCKET
RADIO REMOVAL:
1. Insert DIN Removal Tools,
spread the tools apart to
release factory stereo,
slip it out of the dash,
unplug and remove radio.
A
A
USE
BRACKETS "A"
A
KIT INSTALLATION
STEREO INSTALLATION
1. See Illustration "A" for kit assembly with DIN or Illustration "C" for Shaft stereos.
2. Be sure to attach rear support bracket provided in the installation kit to the back as shown in Illustrations
"A" and "C".
3. Connection the stereo to the factory wiring as directed in the stereo's owners manual. Scosche
recommends the use of an FD02/FD16 connector set when connection to the factory wiring. The FD02/
FD16 connector will plug into the wiring in the vehicle and eliminate the need to cut and splice into the
factory wiring.
ILLUSTRATION "A"
DIN TRIM
RING
1999-03
1999-03
2004
2002-03
1998-04
VARIOUS REAR
SUPPORT STRAP
SAMPLES
DIN RADIOS:
The kit comes DIN ready.
Following the instructions
supplied with the radio,
secure the radio to the
mounting kit.
USE THE SHADED BRACKETS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.
Ford Expedition
Ford F-Series Pickup
Ford F-Series Pickup Heritage
Lincoln Blackwood
Lincoln Navigator
USE
BRACKETS "B"
FD1327
MOUNTING
PANEL
DIN
RADIO
RADIO'S
SLEEVE
NOTE:
REAR SUPPORT
AVAILABLE
SEPARATELY. REAR
SUPPORTING THE
RADIO ADDS TO
THE INSTALLATIONS STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY.
RADIO REMOVAL:
1. Carefully pry out on radio/
dash bezel and unsnap to
remove.
CAUTION: PASSENGER
AIRBAG SWITCH DOES
NOT UNPLUG ON PICKUP.
2. Insert DIN Removal Tools,
spread the tools apart to
release factory stereo, slip it
out of the dash and remove
radio.
USE BRACKETS "B"
USE
BRACKETS "B"
USE THE SHADED BRACKETS. CUT OFF THE REMAINING BRACKETS AND DISCARD.
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