Need advice on 2001 Stereo Replacement

ibr84catz · #1 10-08-2005, 07:56 PM

Greetings,

I just inherited my uncle's 2001 F150 Reg Cab Long Bed. It has what I'm pretty sure is the standard stereo unit (cassette/AM/FM). I don't think he even turned it on. I'd like to know what other Ford OEM stereos I could replace it with. I found a pioneer 6cd indash changer on ebay that I like (Model 1L2F-18C815-MB). Got the little holes on the side. Does anyone know if this thing will fit?

thanks!

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casualtr · #2 10-11-2005, 02:18 PM

It should fit but the problem is the wiring harnesses are differant depending on the model you get, I do believe some XLT's will work with the XL's but the Lariats will not.

dufunnel · #3 10-13-2005, 12:40 PM

That's not true. There was a single harness used for the 2001 (and other year) models. You can use that Pioneer CD-6 head unit, as I had a 2002 Explorer Sport Trac and my 2001 F150 Supercrew and the units were interchangeable (one had the Pioneer CD-6 and the other the FM/AM/cassette). You may consider just adding a CD changer to the current head unit though. Those units have CD changer control as long as you have a CD button on the unit. It would be a more involved installation, because you would need to get the harness as well, but it's another option.