About the USA Spec BT45-FORD2
Add Bluetooth to your Ford
Add Bluetooth to your Ford
You love your Ford and its satellite radio, but you really want the convenience of Bluetooth. USA Spec designed the BT45-FORD2 adapter for 2005-11 Ford-built vehicles with satellite radio, and the package includes everything you need to install it. The adapter allows your Ford's radio to communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled devices with A2DP audio streaming. You can stream audio from your favorite phone apps (including games), and you'll be able to handle phone calls using the radio's controls or your steering wheel buttons.
The adapter also includes a 2.1-amp USB charging port as well as an auxiliary input for other non-Bluetooth audio devices. It supports text display so you'll see song and artist info on your factory radio.
Don't miss a call
With the latest in Bluetooth technology, the BT45-FORD2 gives you great sound and works seamlessly with the vehicle's existing audio sources. You can carry on a noise-free conversation in almost any environment, and USA Spec's technology gives you the best possible sound quality. The built-in auto-mute function makes sure you never miss a call.
Important Note: The BT45-FORD2 operates with select 2005-10 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles with an external satellite radio tuner. It won't work with Ford radios with an internal Sirius tuner.
Product highlights:
- talk hands-free and stream music through the factory radio in select Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicles
- only works in vehicles with satellite radio
- includes wiring harness and microphone
- built-in auto-mute keeps you from missing calls
- auxiliary input for non-Bluetooth devices
- USB charging port
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # BT45-FORD2
What's in the box:
USA Spec BT45-FORD2 owner's manual
- Add-on Bluetooth interface module
- Microphone (w/ attached 16' cable terminated by a 3.5mm connector)
- Vehicle/Interface harness (BT-FORDx)
- Owner's Manual
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Add-On Bluetooth Interface Module (for Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury): The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 is a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Phone & Music Interface for select Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury vehicles (with factory Satellite Radio). The BT45-FORD2 lets you add Bluetooth hands-free communication and wireless music streaming to your compatible vehicle's factory radio. It also features an auxiliary input and USB charging port. The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 includes a hide-away module, external microphone, and wiring harness.
Vehicle Compatibility: The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 is compatible with select 2005-up Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury vehicles with factory Satellite Radio (as of 4/3/2014).
Make | Model | Year | Radio ID | SAT Receiver Location |
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Ford | Edge | 2007-2008 (All Radios) 2009-2010 (Non-Navigation Only)* | *AUX/TEXT button | Underneath the spare tire cargo tray |
Escape | 2007 (Non-Navigation Only) | N/A | Under the front passenger seat | |
Expedition | 2007-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In the center console | |
Explorer | 2006-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In the passenger side kick panel | |
F150 | 2006-2008 (All Radios) 2005 (MP3 Radio only)* | *MP3 logo | Underneath the radio | |
F250/350 | 2007-2008 (All Radios) 2009 (Non-Navigation only)* | *AUX/TEXT button | On the bottom left side of the steering wheel column | |
Five Hundred | 2006-2007 (All Radios) 2005 (MP3 radio only)* | *MP3 logo | In the trunk, passenger side fender, behind the carpet panel | |
FreeStyle | 2007-2008 (All Radios) 2005 (MP3 radio only) | *MP3 logo | Passenger side rear fend, behind the quarter panel | |
Fusion | 2006-2008 (All Radios) 2009 (Non-Navigation only)* | *AUX/TEXT button | Passenger side, behind the rear side bolster | |
Mustang | 2006-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In the trunk, passenger side fender, behind the carpet panel | |
Ranger | 2007-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | Behind the glove-box | |
SportTrack | 2006-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In the passenger side kick panel | |
Lincoln | MKx | 2007-2008 (All Radios) | N/A | Passenger side, behind the rear side bolster |
MKz | 2007-2008 (All Radios) 2009 (Non-Navigation Only)* | *AUX/TEXT button | Passenger side, behind the rear side bolster | |
Navigator | 2007-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In the center console | |
Mercury | Milan | 2006-2008 (All Radios) 2009 (Non-Navigation Only)* | *AUX/TEXT button | Passenger side, behind the rear side bolster |
Mountaineer | 2006-2009 (All Radios) | N/A | In Passenger side kick panel | |
Please consult Crutchfield'sOutfit My Car for your vehicle's specific compatibility. |
Note: The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 allows you to retain your vehicle's factory Satellite Radio tuner.
Bluetooth Pairing: The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 can only be paired and connected to one Bluetooth device at a time. Its compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices such as Apple iPod touch/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, Windows phone, and more.
Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication (HFP): The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 supports Bluetooth Profile HFP for hands-free communication from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, so you can take (answer/end) phone calls through your vehicle's factory radio.
- Answering a Phone Call: When there is an incoming call, your factory stereo's music will be muted and an audible ring-tone will be heard through your vehicle speakers. You can even have the BT45-FORD2 announce the caller's phone number through your sound system; and for most text-capable radios if you miss the announcement, you can view the caller's phone number on your factory radio's display. To answer the call, simply press the Seek Up button on your factory radio or steering wheel control. To end or reject a call, press the Seek Down button on your factory radio or steering wheel control.
- Dialing a Phone Number: In order to dial a phone number, you will still need to use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone; you cannot dial a number from the factory radio. Once you've dialed a number from your mobile phone, then the call will be automatically transferred to the BT45-FORD2 and your factory stereo system.
- External Microphone: The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 includes an external microphone to carry on your side of the conversation, while the caller's voice will be heard through your vehicle's speakers. The external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found in many factory or aftermarket head units. The microphone is fitted with a 16' cable terminated by a 3.5mm connector that connects to the BT45-FORD2 module; it measures 0.9375" (w) x 0.6875" (h) x 1.625" (d). The microphone has a self-adhesive backing to mount it to your vehicle's driver-side pillar, head-liner trim, or dash (do not mount it to the windshield.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming (A2DP/AVRCP): The BT45-FORD2 supports Bluetooth Profiles A2DP and AVRCP for wireless audio streaming from a Bluetooth-enabled device that can also be controlled from the buttons on your vehicle's factory radio or steering wheel; in some cases you can also view song/artist information on your factory radio's display.
- Wireless Music Streaming: You can stream music stored on your Bluetooth enabled device or stream music apps (such as Pandora, SiriusXM Radio, iHeartRadio, etc.) that are playing on your Bluetooth device to your vehicle's sound system (all speakers will play).
- Music Control: You can control Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track functions from your vehicle's factory radio or steering wheel controls (other control functions will have to be done from your Bluetooth enabled device). You can control the volume of the music being streamed via your factory radio and steering wheel controls, or the Bluetooth device.
- Song/Artist Information: In many cases, you can view artist,
album, and song title information on your factory radio's display. In order
to view song/artist information on your factory radio's display, your
factory radio and your Bluetooth-enabled device must meet the following
requirements:
- Your factory radio must have a "TEXT" button or support text display through Preset-6.
- If you are using a Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod touch/iPhone/iPad, then it must be running iOS 6 or higher. If you are using a Bluetooth-enabled Android smartphone/tablet, then it must be running Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) or higher operating system.
- Your device's Bluetooth AVRCP profiles must be 1.4 or higher.
Auxiliary Input: In addition to wireless Bluetooth connectivity, the USA Spec BT45-FORD2 is fitted with an auxiliary audio input (3.5mm) for connection of practically any portable audio device with a headphone jack output or analog audio output.
USB Charging Port: The USA Spec BT45-FORD2 features a USB (type-A) port to charge your smartphone or other portable audio device in your vehicle. Because the BT45-FORD2 is a hide-away device, you'll want to purchase a USB extension cable (sold separately) to make the unit's USB charging port accessible. The USB charging port is rated at 5V/2.1A.
Dip Switches: There are 4 dip switches that will need to be configured. Make sure all dip switches are set to On / Off / On / Off positions.
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This product exceeded my expectations in both performance and ease of installation. I highly recommend this to anyone with even the smallest amount of skill.
Lou from Lorton, VA