Have seen reference to this mod and also the aftermarket unit (Visteon, I think) that supplies Ford with them, but they want $600 for the unit. Dealership dufusses claim the Mustang unit won't work.

I understand that the Mustang unit fits; the Escape also has a similar unit.

Can anyone supply the specific part # for the factory Mustang or Escape unit that will also control the Lightning remote CD changer and the price?

Thanks.

 

The mustang unit wont work , I got one I took out of the stang to take a look, it has a lower mounting setup. not the side setup

 

I seem to have read several threads on this board where guys say that the Mustang unit works. So...????????????

Need more input!

 

Try doing a search on E-Bay for "Ford In dash". Always seems to be several there at good prices.

 

well jay to be honest with you , I took my Mustang cd6 out of my Mustang, and moved it over to my Excursion , and then the Expedition and they are the same as my Lightning was. they would fit but no way to mount, the faceplate I had with the the Lightning screwed in the same area , with alittle work it can be done, it is not a direct bolt in . And I do have a CD6 from my stang avail 300 miles on it

 

there are numerous units out there removed from various Ford vehicles. Can see by the pic of a Mustang unit the the vertical mount won't work.

There are many removed from other Ford vehicles that look outwardly similar to the side-mount necessary for the Lightning, but I guess I'll have to pull my std cassette unit and check out the connector plug-ins on the back. Most of the units on e-Bay have a pic of the connector busses.

Still, no definitive answer and it would still be a crap-shoot on the e-bay items w/o more info. I know with all the expertise on this site, someone will know and post.

Thanks, so far!

 

The part # I installed was 1C3F-18C815-AB

This part # is out of a F-250/350 truck, I believe. Simple plug-n-play, except for the cutting of plastic behind the DIN hole in the dash.

I had a thread in the "Other Audio System" with more details, if you want to take a look. Good luck!

~rick

 

SpoonDog_SVT
What was the price on that head unit? Did you get it from ford or an online store?

Thanks
Johnie

 

Not sure if this will help but I am currently looking to buy an L, but have to sell my car first. I spoke with a dealer in Owensboro,KY who had all his 2002 L's being sold with in-dash 6cd changers. Maybe you could give them a call and they could point you in the right direction.

 

I got mine for about $200- from eBay.