Excellent trim pieces worked fine for my Ford Five Hundred and the Clarion CZ401. Combined with the MasterSheet instructions, made installation a snap. Even added a new storage pocket which wasn't available with the old factory stereo

Looks great in a Mustang. Stock appearance.

Overall this product does what is should do, but there are a few issues. The opening for the double DIN receiver is smaller than any Double Din receiver. To fix this I needed to get out some sand paper and sand the opening wider to fit a double DIN receiver. I couldn't get the Clarion double DIN CX-501 to fit though the opening in the mount and couldn't get an older double DIN receiver I have to fit through the opening either. I had to be patient with the fine grit sand paper and go slowly, so a quick stereo install turned into a several hour ordeal. When installed the Clarion receiver I bought from Crutchfield stuck out of the dash about 1/2". It doesn't look nearly as clean as the factory stereo. I tried pushing the head unit further back in the mount, but none of the mounting holes would line up with the receiver to mount it flush. I also tried changing the side bracket sides to see if it would mount flush. Even when I reversed the side brackets, none of the mounting holes would line up with the receiver to mount it flush. I've read other reviews complaining of the same thing. It makes the install look awkward ad unprofessional. It seems that this kit is a universal kit and maybe it works well in soem FOrd trucks, but its completely designed wrong for the '05-'09 Mustang if you want something that looks as good as the factory install. If my factory receiver wasn't acting flaky, I would have sent the whole order back to Crutchfield.

I should send a picture, perfect factory installed look using the adapters/ trim plates from Crutchfield. My Clarion 501 in my Ford Edge looks like a professional install.

Crutchfield sent me this kit along with my JVC AVX-640 double din receiver for my 2005 Mustang.

Strictly speaking, it works, but it leaves a bit to be desired. Everything bolted up OK, the brackets fit the radio chassis and the bolt holes lined up properly with the Mustang dash mounts, but when everything is put back together there are visible gaps on both sides between the receiver and dash opening.

Fortunately, I was able to clean up the install by trimming out the receiver with a thin sheet of black craft foam cut to fit perfectly and conceal the gaps, but this should not be necessary. I'm accustomed to much higher quality fit and finish from dash kits, and this one simply doesn't measure up. Prior to my modification, the install looked unprofessional and sloppy...not acceptable for my new $400 receiver.

The kit was free with my receiver, so I suppose I can't complain too loudly, but it didn't meet with my expectations. Ultimately, this kit works, but be prepared to spend some time modifying it to end up with a clean, professional looking installation.

I used this kit to install a conventional stereo into a 2005 mustang. The car was equipped with the shaker 500 factory unit, and i was a bit concerned that going to a smaller (1/2 the size) stereo, would look strange. The kit comes with a plate that has a recessed compartment built in. My car has very limited cargo space, so the recessed compartment is VERY handy! As for visual appeal? No problem... looks good... should have swapped out the stereo a long time ago.

Works, looks, and fits well. Only problem I had with it was installing the plates to my stereo. The lettering telling you the left and right was upside down, I think for the right side, thus causing a little confusion. Did they mean right looking from the front or from the rear? :) Common sense quickly prevailed, but for free I can't complain too much.

Fit my Mustang GT very well, but the screws holes did not line up very well with the radio. Directions stink (just figure it out on your own). Still looks good though.

Double Din install of a JVC XR-810, surround wouldn't fit new radio. The radio case was too wide to seat into the adaptor. There didn't appear to be enough plastic to carve the slot wide enough, so I ended up bending the brand-new head unit steel case, folding the flanges back. And the side plates wouldn't line up with screw holes on case. I swapped left for right, got 2 screws on each side, seems secure enough. I was pretty ticked, this easily doubled the time required for full install. Seems like Crutchfield would be aware of problem, many reports, but only shows up in adaptor reviews. Installed unit looks very good, radio seats fully against adaptor, and adaptor fits dash cutout very nice. Matte finish on plastic does not match the other black dash plastic, but new radio looks and sounds great.

Installed a double DIN JVC in my 2010 Expedition. First kit was packed with a
wrong part. Crutchfield sent another. No problem