Hello there, I am from the Netherlands, Europe and bought a 2001 F-150 Lariat last Saturday.
I am looking for some information about the audio system that is in the truck when new. I want to prepare a new set before it arrives (8weeks from now)/
Anyone have infoamtion about the wiring of speakers or the best choices for the system? Anyone know if the USA audio system is different from the European? Please let me know. Thnx, Ron

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2001 4x4 F-150 Lariat, with hard tonneau cover, bedlines, natural gas, chrome side bars.

 

The first and simpliest thing to do is to purchase a wiring harness adapter that just plugs into your truck harness where your current radio now plugs in and then wiring up any aftermarket unit will be much easier. The color codes are listed on the adapter. If you are going to use outboard amps, you can run the wires to your dash and hook into the harness too. Using the existing wiring won't degrade your sound unless you are using large amps.
By the way, welcome to the F150 family and also to the States. Have fun.......

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Very Bright RED '97 F150XLT, SC, captains chairs, flareside,4x2,ARE lid, tints, 4x4 front bumper w/fogs, Hyper Headlights, shield, 2" rear drop, Monroe gas-shocks, slash duals, K&N, Pirelli S/T Scorpions, Viper alarm.
Then we have the sound system: A Collage of a Clarion 9375 head unit, 12 disc changer in console, Fosgate Power 500 on a 12" sub (seat raised 4")Soundstream 364 driving front and rear mix of Diamond Audio and JBL.

 

Ron,

I am not sure, but I would assume the wiring and speakers are the same in the US and Europe. The head unit is probably different internally due to differences in radio frequencies, but I would guess that the wire connections are the same.

A lot of people are going with component speakers in the doors for better sound quality. Mounting the tweeters up high either in the door panel, or on the A-pillars will give you the best sound.

Crutchfield (www.crutchfield.com) has a lot of good information. They alos carry all the adapters necessary for wiring, but I don't know if buying from them is an option for you.

Hope this helps,

Sven

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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N
WMS Velocity Tube
Gibson Sweptside

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU
Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front)
Blaupunkt PCxp573s(Rear)

Radio-delay mod

Other Enhancements:
Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover

 

Thank you for the information. I don't have all the specs from the audio yet. Do you also have FM on the tuners? Does anyone know standard output (a x b watt) from the standard audio? Also, are there good alternatives for this double DIN piece? I would like to install my own (KENWOOD) CD changer but it looks that the controls are not able to steer the KENWOOD.


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2001 4x4 F-150 Lariat, with hard tonneau cover, bedlines, natural gas, chrome side bars.

 

Yes, all the tuners I've seen have FM. The stock head units only put out 4-5 watts typically and usually will not "tie" into an aftermarket changer. Your best bet is to go ahead and change out the stock unit for a matching head unit for your changer. Good Luck.

[This message has been edited by DonnyD (edited 03-02-2001).]

 

DonnyD, thanks very much! Your very helpful. I have not seen these double DIN units here in Holland yet, but I will look for them.
Will keep you posted on progress . BR Ron

 

You can also use the standard size units and get a mounting kit with a faceplate. They only cost $10US or so. Again, check Crutchfield's. I'm sure they'll ship overseas, and will give you installation instructions also.

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2001 Lariat SC 5.4 4x4 LS ORP Class III 17in wheels Captains seats Oxford White
-Sony ES CDX-M650 Polk EX572a(2 pr.) Dynamats
-Westin nerf bar, ARE Z series cap, Yakima rack, Bedrug
-Superchip
-Air Force 1 FIPK

-PIAA 520 driving lights behind grill
-PIAA 1400 fogs in bumper intakes