Change a radio antenna 98 Ford Escort?

Answer 1

The radio antenna is a fine wire imbedded in the windshield. If your radio doesn't pull in any stations, but you get static then probably the cable came out of the back of the radio. If you recently got a new windshied it may have not had the antenna. You should be an antenna at an auto parts store and install it on the front fender.

Answer 2

The instrument panel and the radio have to come out to replace the antenna.

1. The old antenna cable will be attached to the new cable to pull it through the mounting hole and into position. Do not pull the old cable all the way out when the antenna is first detatched.

2. Remove the instrument cluster.

3. Remove the radio.

4. Reach through the cluster hole and detatch the antenna lead from the clips.

5. Disconnect the antenna cable from the radio and detatch it from the heater box and remaining clip.

6. Remove the 2 screws that that secure the base of the antenna to the windshield pillar.

7. pull up on the antenna just far enough to expose the tape.

8. Cut the old antenna cable at the base and tape it to the radio end of the new one.

9. Remove the old antenna base and the insulating tube.

10.Guide the new antenna cable into place with the old one and install the new antenna base and tube.

11. Make sure the end of the antenna drain tube fits into it's hole, then attatch the antenna to the windshield pillar with the screws.

12. Position the antenna lead in it's clips.

13. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal steps.

Answer 3

You forgot to mention where your antenna is located; on the fender or is it electric? If I knew that, I could give you an answer; because there 2 antenna options for Ford escorts.