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Receiver Wire Harness

For select 2003-up Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles

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Installation Note: This harness uses your factory amplifier; your new stereo must have one pair of preamp outputs to connect this harness.

This vehicle-specific wiring harness makes connections between your new car stereo and your car's electrical system.

First, attach the color-coded wires on your Crutchfield harness to the wires from your new stereo. If you don't know how to use a soldering iron, we recommend that you purchase some wire connectors that you'll use to attach the Crutchfield harness to your factory harness.

Now, once this harness is connected to your new stereo, you'll be able to plug right into your car's factory radio connector. This harness makes installing your new stereo easier, and allows you to put the factory radio back when you sell your vehicle or return it at the end of the lease. A detailed instruction sheet comes with the harness. Warranty: 60 days.

Please read this important note: This harness may not contain provisions for every wire needed to complete your installation, and it will not accommodate special navigation, video, or factory steering wheel control connections. You will need a special adapter if you want your factory steering wheel audio controls to work with your new stereo.

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Connections
  • 12V constant power
  • 12V switched power
  • chassis ground
  • dimmer
  • left front speaker +/-
  • right front speaker +/-
  • left rear speaker +/-
  • right rear speaker +/-
  • amp turn on
  • RCA cables for the signal to the woofers
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    Note: Most vehicles will require additional installation parts — please identify your vehicle if you haven’t done so, then check here for a list of parts. You can also call an Advisor for more information.

     

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    • 7" Receiver wiring harness
    • 13" RCA harness
    • Instructions

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    Features

    Crutchfield Wiring Harness: Crutchfield wiring harnesses prevent you from having to cut your vehicle's factory radio plug when replacing your factory radio with an aftermarket head unit. Simply solder or crimp the Crutchfield wiring harness to your aftermarket head unit's harness (solder & crimps not included), plug the aftermarket head unit's plug into the rear chassis of the aftermarket head unit, and plug the Crutchfield wiring harness into your vehicle's factory radio plug.

    Note: Installation tools, hardware, & accessories are not included & sold separately. Please see the Accessories tab for recommendations & availability.

    Wiring Notes: If the Crutchfield wiring harness is not equipped with a ground wire, you will need to ground the aftermarket head unit's ground wire to the metal chassis of your vehicle. Some vehicle's may require you to bypass the vehicle's factory amplifier (in another location from factory radio) or hardwire certain connections. If your vehicle is equipped with factory steering wheel controls, an additional adapter is required & sold separately.

    Wire Code Chart:

    (Receiver Wiring Harness)

    Wire Color Function
    Red +12 Volt Accessory
    Yellow +12 Volt Constant
    Black Ground
    Blue Power Antenna
    Orange/White Dimmer
    White Left Front Speaker +
    White/Black Left Front Speaker -
    Gray Right Front Speaker +
    Gray/Black Right Front Speaker -
    Green Left Rear Speaker +
    Green/Black Left Rear Speaker -
    Violet Right Rear Speaker +
    Violet/Black Right Rear Speaker -

    (Amp Turn-On/Subwoofer Wiring Harness)

    Wire Color Function
    Blue/White Amp Turn-On
    Blue/White Amp Turn-On
    White RCA Left Subwoofer Channel
    Red RCA Right Subwoofer Channel

    The Crutchfield Car Selector: Please visit the Crutchfield Car Selector for your specific type of vehicle.

     

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    4 out of 5

    Receiver Wire Harness

    Written By geon, sc on Friday, May 24, 2013
     
    Eliminated any questions of how to connect the wires....especially for the factory subwoofer
    Pros:
    simple and could do all the wiring at my kitchen table
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    4 out of 5

    Receiver Wire Harness

    Written By Roy, MD on Saturday, May 18, 2013
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    The radio works fine, just wish it did not have so much wire on it to trim off.
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    5 out of 5

    Perfect

    Written By Tom, Frederick, MD on Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford Mustang
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    2006 Mustang GT with Shaker 500. Worked perfect. No issues at all.
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    5 out of 5

    Receiver Wire Harness

    Written By Anonymous, pa on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    Installed in a 2005 Ford Mustang
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    great Wire Harness
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    5 out of 5

    Wiring harness

    Written By Anonymous, Lowell,IN on Monday, May 06, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford F-150
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    Perfect fit
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    5 out of 5

    Easy wiring!

    Written By Dave, TN, Medina, TN on Sunday, May 05, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Ford Expedition
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    Easy to follow wiring!
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    5 out of 5

    Perfect connection

    Written By WRS, Casper, WY on Saturday, May 04, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford Expedition
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    Easy to install with color coded wires
    Pros:
    Easy to install with color coded wires
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Great harness

    Written By John W, Massapequa Park, NY on Saturday, May 04, 2013
    Installed in a 2005 Ford Mustang
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    This harness enabled me to make all of my speaker and other wiring connections on my dining room table before disassembling my dashboard. Once the old unit was removed this harness just plugged right in and worked almost perfectly. I say almost because the only stock feature that does not work for some reason is the dimmer control. But since I installed a DVD player with a full glass touch screen I don't really see this as a problem for me.
    Pros:
    makes wiring the new head unit a simple task as long as you stay neat and organized while making connections.
    Cons:
    No dimmer control.
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    5 out of 5

    Receiver Wire Harness

    Written By Anonymous, Llano, TX on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Ford F-150
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    Easy to attach. Color code is right on the money for a 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 w/factory sub.
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    5 out of 5

    Wire Harness

    Written By Rick, Pottsville PA on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Ford Explorer
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    Works great
    Pros:
    Easy install
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Receiver Wire Harness

    Written By Anonymous, St Charles IL on Monday, April 22, 2013
    Installed in a 2006 Ford Focus ZX5
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    Good product!
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    5 out of 5

    Wire it, Plug it in, Good to go. Easy!

    Written By NVSkier, Elko, NV on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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    The wire harness that was included from Crutchfield was great. It was easy to follow with the color coordinated wires. They even sent me the extra cable for the factory sub! Make sure to double check all connections before sliding the unit back in the dash. Otherwise, easy.
    Pros:
    Great fit and compatibility with the factory harness.
    Cons:
    Limited instructions, especially for the sub. If you have never put in a stereo, get some help.
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    4 out of 5

    Plug-and-Play is the Word, 2005 Mustang Convert Shaker 500

    Written By RandyD, Arlington, TX on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    Installed in a 2005 Ford Mustang
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    Make sure you have plenty of wire-to-wire connectors, a good crimping tool, and you're good to go. To connect the wire harnesses to the radio, color goes to color. It's that simple. Then, it's plug into the empty car harness. If I remember correctly you'll end up with an empty plug on the car harness that accommodates things such as speed sensitive sound increase/reduce and dim control to the HU display. You'll probably lose both of these functions with a new HU.
    Pros:
    Easy to connect, and, if you have a question, Crutchfield is just a quick phone call away.
    Cons:
    Note sure if it's even possible, but the new harness does not support speed sensitive sound or display dim to the new HU.
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    5 out of 5

    Makes installation a breeze.

    Written By Scott S, Riverton, WY on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
    Installed in a 2007 Ford Mustang
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    As usual, Crutchfield provides everything you need for a seamless installation. This harness worked perfectly in my 2007 Mustang and the instructions were accurate and easy to understand.
    Pros:
    Allows for a clean, professional installation.
    Cons:
    None that I can think of.
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    5 out of 5

    easy install

    Written By forrestd, st joseph mo on Sunday, February 17, 2013
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    great product, easy instructions, had all connections neededfor my 04 expedition audiophile system, thanks crutchfield!
    Pros:
    easy to understand instructions
    Cons:
    n/a
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    5 out of 5

    Ford Explorer wiring harness

    Written By Buzz, Viera Florida on Sunday, February 10, 2013
    Installed in a 2004 Ford Explorer
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    The harness was easy to install. Soldering experience is essential. It worked the very first time.
    Pros:
    nice quality wire.
    Cons:
    none-so far
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    5 out of 5

    Ford Wire Harness

    Written By silverhorseGT06, Aiken, SC on Monday, November 05, 2012
    Installed in a 2006 Ford Mustang
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    This made easy work of installing a new JVC touch-screen head unit, even with the Shaker 500 amps!
    Pros:
    Wiring was easy to follow!
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    5 out of 5

    Not bad - good fit!

    Written By GaryM, Broomall, PA on Tuesday, October 09, 2012
    Installed in a 2004 Ford Mustang
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    Works well with my '04 Mustang! instructions were easy to follow, just did not indicate what to do with the blue wires which go to the amps (in my Mach 460 system). Figured it out readily enough but would have been nice to know up front. The rest was all good.
    Pros:
    Fits Great! Quality construction. Easy to follow instructions.
    Cons:
    As noted on other reviews, some additonal info ad clarity for Subs and External Amp connections would be helpful. Still gave it 5 stars cause it works!
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    5 out of 5

    Fits great!

    Written By Jeff, Levittown, NY on Monday, September 24, 2012
    Installed in a 2004 Ford Mustang
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    See Below...
    Pros:
    Color coded cables made this simple to set up.
    Cons:
    A little confusion on the amp turn on wires. More clarification is suggested in the instructions.
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    4 out of 5

    Ford Wiring Harness

    Written By AlanI, Wake Forest, NC on Sunday, September 09, 2012
    Installed in a 2003 Mercury Marauder
    Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
     
    The only signal thing missing in the harness is one for the Steering Wheel Controller. Otherwise, it was good.
    Cons:
    No signal wire for the Steering Wheel Control.
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