How do you install a new stereo in a 1997 Ford Taurus?

Answer 1

first disconnect the positive& negative battery cables.then wait for two minutes.then insert removel tool into the four holes in the control panel. if you don't have one use a metal coat hanger and bend it so it has a u-shape.then insert them in all four holes about 1-1/2 inches until you feel the clips release.then push the tools outward and pull the assembly out of the instrument panel.disconnect the wiring harness & vacuum hoses. if you want to replace it with a CD player you will have to get the kit.go to www.scosche.com and they will have what you need.good luck!

AnswerThe 1996-2002 (or 3) Taurus / Sables / Escorts / Tracers all required the dashkit which have the heater controls built-in. Many stores & outlets carry these, including

Crutchfield.com where I bought one for my 98 Tracer. The dashkits are currently $70, $35 if you purchase a radio priced at $130 or more.

NOTE: if your vehicle has the electronic climate control,like my 98 Sable, you may be out of luck - I haven't found one yet.

With the converter dashkit, you would be able to fit / install virtually any after-market radio units.

TIPS:

• Be sure to spend the few dollars for the wire harness kit - This saves you from having to CUT the factory wiring. If you sell the car, it takes only 10 minutes to put the factory radio back.
• Many places even give you the radio removal tools when you buy a radio from them, like Crutchfield.com
• Do not try to save a few dollars and spend far more than $5 worth of your time with home made tools

AnswerIn my opinion, the only way to properly install an after-market CD player in any vehicle would be to make a trip to your local electronics store and buy the adapter (harness) for that vehicle. They are pretty inexpensive and a lot more dependable. AnswerTotally agree - and you'll find these stereo/radio harnesses at places like typical auto parts stores (Advance, Autozone, etc.), along with Target and Walmart.

Save yourself hours of frustration in dealing with wiring - spend the few extra dollars for the harness.

Also, some retailers will even include the harness at minimal cost, or even for free, like Crutchfield.com (I'm a very happy repeat customer)