American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Stanley from Fredericksburg, VA on 11/13/2022
1997 Ford F-150
Worked as expected ??
Pros: Easy installation Perfect fit for Kenwood radio
Cons: None
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Does NOT fit 2000 year model
Dirk from Dripping Springs, TX on 4/11/2022
2000 Ford F-150
Part did NOT fit. Called support and was told my dash was warped and needed to file down both top corners of part. Who does that? After breaking all of the dash retaining clips and filing for close to a hour I gave up. Was sent the same part again "just in case" it may have been defective. Same result. Again support blamed my truck. Did my own research and found the American International FMK-550 Dash Kit online for half the price and a perfect fit. Why Crutchfield insisted the 549 would work for my truck I'll never understand. It's sold as "Fits select 1997-98 Ford and Lincoln vehicles"!!!! Even after submitting my vehicle information I was told it would fit. No one at tech support helped and told me it was my fault. What a bummer.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Bruce from Alexandria, AL on 3/20/2022
1997 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from El Paso , TX on 1/6/2022
2000 Ford F-150
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Fits perfectly
Crutchfield customer from Natrona Heights, PA on 9/28/2021
1997 Ford F-150
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Crutchfield customer from Indio, CA on 8/12/2021
1997 Ford F-150
Fit perfectly and made installation a breeze
Pros: Fit and finish, price and ease of installation
Cons: None
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Jefferson, WI on 6/23/2021
1997 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Nick from WOODSTOCK, IL on 4/19/2021
1997 Ford F-150
JVC KD-T91MBS radio fits perfectly Inside this dash kit. Amazing
Pros: Fits snuggly
Cons: none
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from North Las Vegas, NV on 7/22/2020
1997 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Plymouth, NC on 7/12/2020
1997 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Providence, NC on 7/9/2020
1997 Ford F-150
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Good Fit
Colin from WEIMAR, TX on 6/25/2020
1997 Ford F-150
Exact fit for dash.
Pros: 1997 Ford F-150 Application
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Hackensack, MN on 5/13/2020
1998 Ford F-150
Fits pretty well, slightly off, but once it's snapped it correctly, looks and operates fine.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Cedar City, UT on 5/12/2020
1998 Ford F-150
Perfect fit in my 1998 F150. No cutting or modifications needed.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Baldwyn, MS on 4/5/2020
1997 Ford F-150
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Instructions not clear for 1998 F-150
Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 12/25/2019
1998 Ford F-150
This kit worked great in my 1998 Ford F-150. Made my installation easy. My cell phone (in it's leather case) fits in the little cubby space above the radio. It Works!
Pros: Helped to change the Double Din opening to a Single Din.
Cons: Works with many options. You must choose what's right - with little to no instructions. It is almost a "figure it out". Although Crutchfield told me it was shipped backward and tabs had to be pressed to release the bracket. I would have given it a 5 star.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from O Fallon, MO on 9/11/2019
1997 Ford F-150
Not a good fit had to cut the factory dash bezel not happy with this product ! Looks horrible!
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Fairplay, CO on 7/23/2018
1998 Ford F-250 Light Duty
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An easy way to fit new audio into old vehicle
Eric from Rochester, MI on 6/11/2018
1997 Ford F-150
Allowed a clean and easy installation of a new radio in a 20 year old vehicle with no problems. Only criticism is the cubby hole is a little shallow.
Pros: Took a new radio and fit it in the odd Ford dash opening.
Cons: The cubby hole is a nice option, but is a little shallow.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Media, PA on 2/4/2018
1997 Ford F-150
did not need back brace should have been mentioned in the directions. Overall an easy kit to install
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Needed this to have clean install
jim from Las Vegas, NV on 10/28/2017
1998 Ford F-150
Did not want to go irreversabile install double din. This looks good enough to fill in dash. Makes a decent cigarette pack holder.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Jeff from Nacogdoches, TX on 9/5/2017
1997 Ford F-150
unique shape/size in order to fit my 97 F150. Works fine, looks good. Weak, unhelpful illustration/instructions.
Pros: looks good and works fine
Cons: weak instructions
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Arthur S from Pueblo, CO on 4/8/2017
1998 Ford F-150
perfect fit for my Ford!
Pros: Works great. Live the little storage shelf...my remote fits perfect in there.
Cons: None
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Chula Vista, CA on 3/14/2017
1997 Ford Expedition
Worked perfectly in my 97 Ford Expedition. It couldn't have been any easier. Snapped in without any problems and looks great.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Kingman, AZ on 2/27/2017
1997 Ford F-150
Fit as intended. Looks like factory install in my truck.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Christopher from Brentwood, CA on 1/21/2017
1997 Ford Expedition
Worked okay in 97 Expedition. Looks good once installed, but it basically snaps in. Snaps are hard to get engaged, appears because of wires behind head unit, but once they bite it seems solid. Pocket is small and weird shape.
Pros: It works
Cons: Kind of flimsy
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Lafayette, IN on 12/4/2016
1998 Ford F-150
Great product to make a clean install.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Non
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Wichita, KS on 11/14/2016
1997 Ford F-150
Received this as part of the order...at no charge...which is good because I would have had to send it back if it were something we paid for. It wouldn't fit. It was useless. It is on it's way to the landfill at this time. Luckily, the stereo we were replacing was not a factory stereo and so there was already a dash kit that did fit. I can say, I am surprised by this as most of the stuff we've received from Crutchfield is pretty decent. Oh well, they got this one wrong.
Pros: Didn't pay for it. Fits easily in the wastebasket
Cons: Didn't fit.
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Didnt fit exactly
Keith from St. Louis Mo. on 11/11/2016
1998 Lincoln Navigator
Did not fit the factory navigator face plate surround trim had to cut back my trim piece to make work
Pros: Fit the head unit great
Cons: Had to cut vehicle trim piece
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Made my day better
Carlton H from Rossville, GA on 7/15/2016
1997 Ford F-150
I thought this was going to be a big job , but by using this kit it became very easy to install my radio in my truck. The fit was perfect and you very nice when I finished the job which took less than a hour total
Pros: Make you job easy and simple
Cons: N/A
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Install kit
Chris S from Lanesville, in on 5/1/2016
1997 Ford F-150
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Super EZ
Scott W from Prescott, AZ on 3/25/2016
1998 Ford F-150
I installed this dash kit without any instruction. There weren't any modifications needed to be done to install it... it was super easy and only took a few minutes. Just for the heck of it I read the instructions after the install and if you need instructions they are very easy to follow. This task it almost looks like it was in the truck stock.
Pros: Super easy install.... looks good.
Cons: So far no cons at all.
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Great product!
Baleguy from Illinois on 12/26/2015
1997 Ford F-150
Does exactly as it's supposed to.
Pros: Great fit. Looks good.
Cons: None so far.
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Amazing product
Corban from Texas on 11/13/2015
1997 Ford F-150
Very nice fits perfect great quality cubbies holds a iPhone perfect
Pros: Fits strong looks good
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Dash Kit Works Great
TonyBr from Texas on 6/17/2015
Fit perfectly. Easy to install, looks like it came in the truck.
Pros: Easy to install, fit like a glove.
Cons: Instructions didn't cover optional install with no rear bracket, had to call TS. Once I found out how to put it in it was a snap.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
TheresaS from South Carolina on 5/11/2015
1998 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 4/23/2015
1997 Ford F-150
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Good Dash Fit
Ken C K from Fort Myers, Fl on 1/28/2015
1997 Ford Expedition
You had to read the instructions and then visualize the insertion to the dash. Two parts were supplied, only one was used or able to be used The net product is perfect. It looks great. I am glad that it fits the dash like an original part.
Pros: Fits and looks great
Cons: The utilization directions were a little less than needed. It took a little amount of deductive reasoning to make it work
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Arizona on 12/28/2014
1998 Ford F-250 Light Duty
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
jeep guy from quincy il on 10/11/2014
1998 Ford F-150
only took minutes to put in and it looks better then the original
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Arvin from Phoenix, AZ on 5/24/2014
1997 Ford Expedition
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Excellent fit
Mike from Cocoa, FL on 5/15/2014
1998 Ford F-150
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Just what I was looking for
David H from indianapolis on 4/28/2014
1997 Ford F-150
I thought I would have to go with a double din receiver knowing how ugly the fit inserts where. This fit perfectly and actually added more functionality to my dash. Highly recommended.
Pros: Snaps right in no problem
Cons: None
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Greg from Apex,N.C. on 4/25/2014
1998 Ford F-150
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Independence ,LA on 4/13/2014
1998 Ford F-150
Everything fit perfectly! And sounded awesome!!
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American International FMK-549
Miguel Mtz from Amarillo on 3/24/2014
1998 Ford F-150
Worked good easy to install. Even for a beginner like me,
Pros: Made stereo install easy
Cons: wish cubby hole was a little bigger.
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Nolhatr from Palm, Fl on 2/20/2014
1997 Ford F-150
Fit like a glove.
Pros: Shelf above deck gives me a place to put phone.
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Crutchfield comes through with great DIN KIT
njgs from Stanhope NJ on 1/5/2014
Another great reason to use Crutchfield ... their Great service and awesome DIN kits for the radio's they sell are always a perfect fit... Thanks again Crutchfield.
Pros: ease of use... nice clean finish
Cons: none
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FMK-549
Joegxx from Austin, Tx on 1/3/2014
1998 Ford F-150
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super easy
TonyL from Powell Wy on 7/29/2013
I was actually shocked how easy it was. The hardest part was removing the bezel the radio was behind. The in dash receiver kit and adapters went fast and easy. Less than an hour. would have done this sooner had I known it was this simple to do Thanks Crutchfield
Pros: Easy instructions and easy to follow diagrams
Cons: Wish someone somewhere would explain how to remove bezel fasteners. Because have removed a few went slow and was successful. Instructions for dash removal parts would be helpful
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Receiver Kit
Art from Houston, TX on 7/23/2013
1997 Ford F-150
The finishing kit worked great and allowed me to mount the microphone in the dash next to the new radio.
Pros: Easy to mount.
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Dash plate
Crutchfield customer from Western Oregon on 5/4/2013
1997 Ford F-150
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dash kit
Steve N. from Sparks, NV on 5/3/2013
I actually "re-engineered" the kit to make it fit the opening in the dash of my F-150. A little trimming here, some sanding there, you get the idea!
Pros: Looks semi-factory, in some respects!
Cons: I wish it didn't have the "cubby-hole"! It makes it difficult to set into the dash, properly. I really could have used the extra space for the wiring!
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Does the job
JackP from Boston, MA on 4/12/2013
This should do the job. Fortunately I was able to reuse the one from the Alpine receiver I was replacing. The one I have has a much deeper cubby above the receiver which holds my garage controller, parking card, and iPhone 5 easily with room to spare. The unit being reviewed has a much shallower cubby which wouldn't be as useful.
Pros: Looks good and seems sturdy.
Cons: Cubby too shallow to be really useful.
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Perfect
Crutchfield customer from Leander, Texas on 2/16/2013
1997 Ford F-150
Perfect overall . Looks professional. Snug fit . Easy Install.
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F150 mounting kit
Mike in Texas from Ft worth. TX on 12/25/2012
1997 Ford F-150
When you install an after market radio on a ford truck you really need this kit
Pros: Finished look great fit
Cons: Needs ability to paint or texture to custom match to interior
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Quick and Easy
Crutchfield customer from Murrieta Ca on 5/7/2012
1997 Ford Expedition
This was a Quick and easy fit into an older vehicle. The slot it created was perfect for my IPOD Thanks
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
donw from Los Angeles on 5/25/2011
1997 Ford F-150
This product did work but it does not fit as clean as the factory stereo, plan on doing allot of test fitting before getting everything hooked up.
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Nice dashboard adapter
Pete from Minneapolis, MN on 2/27/2011
1997 Ford F-150
This adapter was easy to install and looks great in my F150 with a tan interior. The gray color fits in well with the rest of the dashboard. The only complaint is the instructions saying to cut the unused center piece out with a utility knife -- the plastic is way too thick to do it safely. It wasn't hard to come up with a better plan (I sawed it out with a steak knife.) This is the best looking dashboard adapter I've seen.
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SIMPLE
MIKE from CORVALLIS OR. on 10/21/2010
1997 Ford F-150
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Easy clean install
Don from TL, WA on 9/26/2010
Quick and easy install, Crutchfield's wiring harness and mounting kit helped to make a clean, factory appearance to the aftermarket system in my truck. Thanks Crutchfield!
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
Charles from Cynthiana, KY on 7/23/2009
1997 Ford F-150
Easiest installation EVER!!!! Took less than an hour to install receiver in my 97 F150 using this adapter.
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Easy and Nice
Mystic from State College, Pa on 7/11/2009
1997 Ford F-150
Was easy to install and looks great. Came free with receiver so can't complain. :D
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American International FMK-549 Dash Kit
sprinkler268 from st louis, mo on 4/20/2009
1998 Lincoln Navigator
Not a bad product, but didn't fit the way it should. Had to cut my dash to make it fit. Could've been better, but could've been worse.
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Looks almost professional
Allen from Houston, Texas on 4/18/2009
1997 Ford F-150
Pros: Fit the receivers as advertized with very little work. Slight triming around the punch out slots. Has a plastic bracket and front plate snapped in very easily. Did not require a lot of work at all. Cons: Around the opening were receiver slides in there was slight warpage. Nothing to noticieable. This is the only thing that is keeping me from giving it a rating of 5 stars. Still would reccomend this pickup kit.
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good looking for the price
Greg from Chesapeake, VA on 4/17/2009
This unit looks great, and sure made installation much easier than it could have been. Note that the faceplate is upside down in the picture, at least for my application - the storage pocket goes on top. Instructions could have been clearer in a few areas, just let common sense guide you.
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works but could be better
william from Columbus, OH on 3/18/2009
1998 Ford Expedition
I had to do some trimming to get it to fit in the dash but it's a nice snug fit. The pocket is kind of in the way. If it was not there my radio wires would have had more room to fit into the dash. It was an extremely tight fit with that pocket and it's way too small to be useful for anything except catching dust.
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descent product
chris from chesapeake, va on 2/22/2009
1998 Ford F-150
good product for good price!... used wire harness adapter for my 98 f150 and was easiest installation i have ever done... did all wiring in the house... mounted head unit to receiver kit... walked out to truck plugged in two wire harnesses and antenna and slid receiver kit with head unit in place and snap done!!!...only complaint is the plastic receiver with head unit flexes just a lil and u can see metal head unit mount but nothing to bad.. would recommend to anyone
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Vast Improvement over Universal
David from Kettering OH on 1/27/2009
1998 Ford F-150
Looks great, simple installation in my 98 F-150. Looks much better than the replaced universal version.
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Excellent product
TONY from Junction City, KS on 10/23/2008
1997 Ford Expedition
This is by far one of the best in-dash mounting kits I have ever used. It has pegs at the top of the mount that snapps the dash mount firmly in place in the radio support of the vehicle. The only problem I had was that I had to custom make little brackets to support the bottom, but that only took about a half hour. The in-dash sits perfectly nested in its intended location.
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97 F-150 Pickup
Jerry from Jeffersonville, IN on 10/8/2008
1997 Ford F-150
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1998 lincoln navigator
ironbalance from california on 9/22/2008
I had to customize this thing in order for it to allow the dash trim panel to sit properly. I basically chopped it all up just leaving the small slot, and had to chop up the bottom part also. this was a pain in the butt to work in. after about a hour of cutting, it finally allowed the dash panel to sit flush like it was meant to sit. They need to redo this kit for the 98 lincoln navigator.
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