Escape Audiophile 6-disk installed

I don't like flashy stuff and have absolutely no need for a DVD player. Plus I wanted to use my steering wheel controls.

On the other hand I have a very conservative looking yet absolute amazing detail audio system in my supercharged 97 Crown Vic. That's my fun project car. The Marauder is my new 'executive' car.
 
According to a local car radio repair technician that I visited recently, the FM tuner on the factory radios for the Marauder, Town Car, Grand Marquis & Crown Victoria have been a common problem for some time & to repair them, the assembly that includes the tuner part would have to be replaced & its only available from Ford & the individual part {FM tuner} is not available either from Ford or the electronics parts aftermarket. :( I have been having an occasional problem with the FM radio & debating on repairing it or doing the Ford Escape 6-CD upgrade.
 
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AzMarauder said:
Which part number is the one we should use for the Escape Audiophile swap? (are there several?)
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6L8T-18C815-FD is the one I've seen that people recommend for the stock look, better quality head unit. There is one on ebay right now. Maybe a little pricey even though I bought mine for the same amount, but that's it. Experts please chime in if I'm wrong.
 
Rob said:
6L8T-18C815-FD is the one I've seen that people recommend for the stock look, better quality head unit. There is one on ebay right now. Maybe a little pricey even though I bought mine for the same amount, but that's it. Experts please chime in if I'm wrong.
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Could also use 6L8T-18C815-FC. Both part #'s work for the Escape audiophile upgrade.
 
I used car-part.com to find my Audiophile unit. I found it at a local junkyard so no shipping and 3 month warranty. it was $150.00.
 
Thanks for the answers....

I know I considered this some years back... but didn't want to lose my factory changer.

Is there anything besides the head unit that needs to be purchased or is it strictly a plug and play swap?
 
Plug and play..less than 5 min. to swap, prolly more like two minutes unless the Ford radio removal tools are being fussy.
 
gpfarrell said:
So you like your Audiophile then? I've been on the fence, but I'm getting tired of swapping out factory Marauder radios as they fail!
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Gregg,
Get one. For the price that a salvage yard offers with at least 90 days coverage, you cannot go wrong.

Rob said:
I just bought the 6L8T-18C815-FD 2006 Mercury Mariner head unit to replace the stock 2004. The only reason was I wanted Sirius without adding an ugly external display. I haven't received it yet but I want all the parts in my hand before I install it.

Does anyone have the part numbers of exactly what I need to buy in order to get Sirius satellite radio on the unit? I've been searching but I come up with a dozen different kits. Maybe even an ebay link?


Thanks in advance,

Rob
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Rob,
See my signature.
 
Rob said:
Thanks for the offer but since my posting I was able to track one down. No time to install it so unfortunately it's sitting in a box. I'll get to it soon enough. I miss my good tunes!
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Installation should be 15 minute job or less, you're gonna love it.
 
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