Wiring Harness adapter is the ONY way to go!
Crutchfield customer from N TAZEWELL, VA on 1/27/2021
Wires are labeled and pre-stripped for easy connections and then just plug and play with the factory harness, and plug red RCA into either sub out or line out on new stereo (mine only had line outs) and you are ready to rock.
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Fast installation
Crutchfield customer from GUAYANILLA, PR on 12/15/2020
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
I've tried this one for the first time, and doing it myself was pretty easy. His digital instructions were a great help and the installation was very quick.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Marion, MA on 12/7/2020
I'm glad I went this way. So much easier to have them do it than myself
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Easy install instructions included.
Crutchfield customer from Fort Wayne, IN on 12/6/2020
2001 Ford Escape
Used the harness service to have this and the vehicle harness completed before shipping. Great service that saves time for install.
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Works Perfect!
Crutchfield customer from Randolph , NJ on 9/22/2020
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Elon, NC on 9/11/2020
1998 Ford Explorer
great quality
Pros: Plugged right in seamlessly
Cons: None
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 7/20/2020
2011 Ford Ranger
I didn't really want satellite radio, but if I did, I could't figure out how to hook up that antenna.
Pros: plugs fits perfect, Wires match up fine.
Cons: I didn't really want satellite radio, but if I did, I could't figure out how to hook up that antenna.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Normandy Park, WA on 4/15/2020
Thanks for all the assistance! Crutchfield will always be my place to go for help! Thanks again to Michael who assisted me.
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Plug and play
Crutchfield customer from Yucca Valley, CA on 1/11/2020
Always order the wiring harnesses from Crutchfield. They know what they are doing.
Pros: Easy and precise
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Grand Bay, AL on 7/11/2019
1998 Ford Explorer
VERY EASY INSTRUCTIONS, I took my radio harness, and this Metra harness, went inside where it is air condition and spliced all together. Made hooking up the Radio really quick.
Pros: VERY easy to understand instructions
Cons: none
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Howell, MI on 5/22/2019
2001 Ford Escape
This is very important to make sure the new radio connects to the car properly.
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Simple
Keith from Waco Ky on 2/11/2019
2014 Ford F-150 STX
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Kathleen, GA on 2/3/2019
2002 Ford Expedition
Ordered a harness for my 2002 Ford Expedition. This product plugged right in and was simple and easy to get my new stereo up and running
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Sarasota, FL on 11/19/2018
2003 Ford Expedition
Works perfect and fits properly. Easy instructions
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Yuma, AZ on 9/3/2018
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Can't believe how easy this was to install. Detailed instructions, fits like it was meant to and does exactly what it's supposed to. Not sure if it gets any better than that. Get online, tell them what I have (vehicle, stock audio receiver, etc.), tell them what I'm getting (new audio receiver), they work their magic and I get a package of exactly what I need to get the best install and sound from my new unit. Thank you Crutchfield.
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Harness for JVC to Ford
matthew from Stafford, TX on 8/12/2018
2003 Ford Explorer
Very straight forward wiring. Just use the guide you get in your new radio, with the guide from the installation book, and you'll be wired up under an hr
Pros: Lots of wire to make proper connection
Cons: None
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What you need to hook up a radio
Dan from Waukesha, WI on 8/7/2018
2002 Ford Escape
Worked well, easy to use, just match colors.
Pros: Works great
Cons: N/A
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Prescott, AZ on 6/7/2018
2007 Ford Ranger
Plug n Play ! Little bit of wiring together ... Time Saver!!
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Chris from Belleville, WI on 5/3/2018
2002 Ford Escape
Super easy to use. Had my new stereo wired and plugged into the factory Ford wiring harness in 10 minutes.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 4/30/2018
2003 Mercury Mountaineer
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Marion, IN on 2/4/2018
2003 Ford Escape
Fit my 2003 Ford Escape perfectly. Thanks Crutchfield!
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Perfect match
Peter from Snohomish, WA on 12/28/2017
2000 Ford Expedition
Perfect match for my 2000 Ford Expedition
Pros: Perfect match to my older vehicle, easy to wire up, easy to install
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Good receiver. Not so good wiring harness.
Brian from Augusta, GA on 12/17/2017
2001 Ford Expedition
Nope, Nope, Nope. After using the wiring harness that was sent with my car stereo, my power windows do not work. Want to know why? Because the same harness plug that is used for the stock CD changer ALSO shares the wiring for the power windows! I have enclosed a picture of the wiring harness that SHOULD be sent with the stereo receiver instead of the current harness Crutchfield supplies. Good luck to all future customers!
Pros: Easy to connect all of the wires.
Cons: VERY VAGUE installation sheet that you download from Crutchfield. It doesn't even show how to hook up the additional wiring harnesses that are sent. Not to mention the wiring harnesses are all wrong.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Shelbyville, TN on 11/5/2017
2010 Ford Ranger
Omg makes installing aftermarket stereo so much easier. A must have when changing to aftermarket stereo. Great product
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Sumter, SC on 5/24/2017
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
kevin from Pennsylvania on 5/17/2017
2002 Ford Explorer
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 5/8/2017
Works well and provides solid connection to vehicle wiring harness. Ended up having to make connections myself. Instructions were very helpful and easy to follow.
Pros: Great instructions and wiring guide.
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Made for easy installation.
Ray from Mattoon, il on 4/3/2017
2000 Ford Explorer
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Pre-made Wiring Harness
James from Chino Hills, CA on 3/29/2017
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Ben from Red Bluff, CA on 2/15/2017
2003 Ford Expedition
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A Must Have
Charles from Akron, OH on 10/30/2016
2003 Ford Expedition
The wiring harness is a must for aftermarket units. Makes the install almost seemless. I say almost because for Early model 2003 Expeditions with Premium Sound, Metra should include the 20-pin plug with at least the pinout at pin #14 for the steering wheel control. Even better, use the FRDN-DVD keeper and incorporate the SWC, so that people who have rear DVD can keep it's functionality.
Pros: Eliminates cutting and splicing vehicle wires and incorporates subwoofer.
Cons: Does not include 20-pin connector with pinout for Steering wheel interface.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Mike from Orchard Park, NY on 10/19/2016
2003 Ford Explorer
All my items shipped fast, this wiring harness included. Radio was installed in minutes with the helpful instructions. Had little experience with car audio but Crutchfield was a great help to my upgraded audio system. Thanks!
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Cons: Looks hard until you read the directions. They help a lot! Good length in wire. Easy clip on harness, perfect fit. Audio sounds great with my radio installed with the metra receiver wiring harness.
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Great sevice
Gotrek from Saraland, AL on 9/19/2016
2003 Ford Explorer
The first one I received in the kit did not fit. The plastic part lined up but the pins would not connect. I contacted Crutchfield while in the truck and had a great tech service helping with the issue. He sent me another one at no cost and it clicked together with no problems.
Pros: Crutchfield tech support was very good!
Cons: The adapter fit seems to hit or miss.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Brent from Hilo, HI on 8/17/2016
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Doesn't work with DVD and factory sub
Jared e from Pacific Beach, WA on 7/25/2016
2003 Ford Expedition
It's easy to prewire, but you will lose your factory DVD sound and the sub.
Pros: Easy to match wires
Cons: Your stereo has to have an RCA
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Harness
Chris H from Greenville, OH on 6/22/2016
2003 Mercury Mountaineer
Hands down the easiest one I've done
Pros: Easy
Cons: None
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A must for any install
Ray from Maywood, NJ on 4/24/2016
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
If your upgrading your audio system it make sense to use a wiring harness made for your vehicle for ease of installation and reduce the frustration.
Pros: Fit and worked perfectly.
Cons: None
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Andrew K from indianapolis, IN on 2/16/2016
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The harness made it extremely easy to install my radio; I was able to wire the harnesses together in the comfort of my living room instead of being elbow-deep in my dashboard!
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easy wireing
Crutchfield customer from oroville wash on 1/10/2016
2003 Ford Explorer
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perfect fit
cbell from Michigan on 11/4/2015
2003 Mercury Mountaineer
Perfect fit. So much easier to bench solder the harnesses together instead of working in the dash. Made my new receiver plug and play. Good documentation as always from Crutchfield.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: none
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headache relief
TerryM from Indiana on 11/3/2015
1999 Ford Explorer
Made the wiring absolutely easy and painless.
Pros: Absolutely a must to do a good installation.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Pennsylvania on 10/26/2015
This harness worked perfectly in my 98 Explorer with the premium head unit.
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Makes wiring a breeze
SPINNASTER KA from RI on 9/5/2015
2000 Ford Expedition
Wires are clearly marked just connect them to the car stereo wires and plug In to the original car radio plug your done
Pros: Easy to wire clear instructions
Cons: None
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Great Product
Mike P from Alabama on 9/3/2015
2002 Ford Explorer
I love that it was so simple. Just match wire colors, no cutting.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Could have been better
Black_Coffee from Maryland on 8/2/2015
2003 Ford Expedition
Overall worked well, however a few improvements would make it perfect. I know these kit service multiple vehicles, so I understand why decisions are made. This kit has two connectors and for my application, I had a 12V to 5V convertor (extra) for a rear OEM amp. The 12V to 5V convertor works between the two connectors supplied in this kit. The connections could have been a little cleaner (less work for me) if the adaptor already integrated the convertor and shared the power (RED) wire, power amp out, and ground connections. I had to do some stacked soldering because a steering wheel adaptor resulted in 5 ground wires soldered together.
Pros: Connectors fit, work as advertised, color coding matched receiver, good instruction. A little work, but easy.
Cons: I have a rear DVD which would be an AV input to the back of the receiver on my Expedition. Crutchfield advertises lose of this functionality, however you don't need to lose it. It all comes in on a third connector F20 (Male) which also contains the data wires for the remote commands (steering wheel and rear controls). If I had a connector that converted the output to RCA plugs, I could use the AV input on the back and retain the functionality. I will find a way to make this work in the future.
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wiring kit
Harry from Edinburg, PA on 6/30/2015
I love the fact that I didn't have to cut any wiring
Pros: Easy to read instructions Color coding matched exactly
Cons: None
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Thumbs up
B Whitaker from Selmer tn on 6/19/2015
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
David B from Texas on 4/26/2015
2003 Ford Expedition
Works as expected. No issues.
Pros: Colors match factory.
Cons: Small plug had not catch. Had to hold together with tywrap.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Florida on 3/29/2015
2003 Ford Escape
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, Ohio on 3/26/2015
2001 Ford Expedition
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Mike C from Mechanicsville, va on 3/3/2015
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Small plug's wiring did not match my 2005 Ford truck. Had to splice another wire in.
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Perfect fit
Duanebob418 from Pennsylvania on 12/31/2014
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Perfect fit for my vehicle, makes for an easy, clean installation. Best of all...buy a head unit from Crutchfiled and all necessary parts, mountings, adapters are included N/C.!! Can't beat that.
Pros: Perfect Fit
Cons: None
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Makes installation quick and easy
Scott S from Spring Grove, IL on 12/15/2014
2000 Mercury Mountaineer
Great product, makes installation quick and easy
Pros: Makes installation a snap
Cons: none
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Big Help!
Mike from North Carolina on 12/11/2014
1999 Ford Explorer
Crutchfield is great to include this with the radio. Makes the install very easy.
Pros: Big help!
Cons: None.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Donald Wright from Alabama on 12/10/2014
I had music shop put in the radio and every wire harness they put in it didn't work properly and they didn't no what to do so I looked on Crutchfield web site and found what I needed and it still didn't work write so I called Crutchfield and they told me what to do and it works great now. Thanks for the help !
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Wires
Oldestgenxer from St Louis, MO on 10/2/2014
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
This was the most difficult part of the installation, and the design of this made it easy. I was able to sit at the kitchen table with light and tools and connect the wires easily. Luckily I had connectors myself, because none come with it. I can see this being a real aggravation with people. You should really do something about that.
Pros: Easy to follow instructions, great help from Crutchfield Tech Support when I called.
Cons: No connectors included. People would be willing to pay for them if you offered them, I bet. Not only that, but I couldn't find my crimper so I had to use pliers. I bet a people would by a certified Crutchfield tool kit. Add that to your line of products.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Chris L from Texas on 8/29/2014
2003 Lincoln Navigator
Great product, I finally got my stereo to work and sound right after purchasing this harness, especially after purchasing several others which claim they would work.
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stereo harness
chadscougar from Des Moines, IA on 8/11/2014
1999 Ford Expedition
easy to install with replacement receiver
Pros: great wiring harness, easy to install, great install directions from crutchfield included with the order.
Cons: I wish I had more $ to upgrade all my stereos :)
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Excellent product........
wingrg from Carolina, PR on 8/6/2014
2003 Ford Expedition
Excellent product, just plug and play, so easy to install, out of the bag, connect the plug, in less than 15 min I have my new radio working.
Pros: Easy installation, don't have to work with wire cutter, professional installation.
Cons: Nothing
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retro meta harness
dennis from Kennesaw ga. on 6/9/2014
2001 Ford Crown Victoria
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best product
Timothy W. from juliette ga on 3/17/2014
2003 Lincoln Navigator
Crutchfield is awesome
Pros: Easy installation no problems!!
Cons: None
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Worked flawslessly
LeeG from Mars Hill,NC on 3/12/2014
Worked flawlessly & best part was FREE
Pros: Free
Cons: None
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Navarre, Fl. on 2/12/2014
2002 Ford Explorer
This does make for a cleaner more manageable connection. Had to get out all 3-4 wiring diagrams and go over them several time to make sure I had covered all the multiple wire connections. If not paying attention would have been easy to miss something.
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Receiver Wire Harness
Pgh Bob from Pittsburgh, Pa on 2/10/2014
Simple. Easy. Plun'n'Play.... literally.
Pros: Perfect fit
Cons: None
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Good product
Judas from Riverside,ca on 2/10/2014
2002 Ford Explorer
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Crutchfield Harnesses are perfect
Glenn from Cincinnati on 12/24/2013
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
This was my fourth time using a Crutchfield wire harness and they always work as expected. I crimp all my connections and make sure they are tight before committing the HU to the dashboard. The standardization of the color codes make things very easy. Be sure to have some wire stays to tie the wires into neat groups (one for speaker wires, another for power, ground, etc.).
Pros: Worked perfectly and made for a clean installation.
Cons: None.,
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Simple
AJM from NW Iowa on 11/5/2013
2003 Lincoln Aviator
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Eases install
Sam L from Provo,Ut on 10/22/2013
2003 Ford Expedition
This harness made the install so much easier and faster. Took a little longer than I would have liked just because not all the wires were pre stripped and the strippers I have don't go that small, but not too big of a hassle.
Pros: Easy, fast
Cons: A little bulky
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Saves time and your factory harness
Dominiator from Las Vegas, NV on 9/12/2013
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
These adaptors save a lot of time and keep your factory harness intact. Worked perfectly and a factory pre-amp harness was also included even though I did not need it for my application.
Pros: All
Cons: None
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worked
Phil from Spokane, WA on 8/25/2013
1999 Ford Explorer
installed on a 99 explorer, slightly confused on the grounding parts, but overall worked like a champ
Pros: harness attaches and your done
Cons: slightly confused on grounds, but got it figured out
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Wire harness for 2002 Ford Explorer
GenoD from Glendale Hts., Il. on 6/26/2013
2002 Ford Explorer
Everything included to wire the unit in, including the harness for the factory sub.
Pros: Clear instructions.
Cons: None
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Receiver Wire Harness Installation
TerryM from Santa Maria, CA on 6/21/2013
1999 Ford Explorer
Using the supplied information, the integration of the receiver and automobile ('99 Ford Explorer) wiring went smoothly. This is the second installation for me and both have gone well. The first Rx was ripped-off leaving some damage to the dash plastic parts. I did not replace the damaged parts so the "firmness" of the mounting is less than desired but acceptible.
Pros: Spot-on directions Excellent fit
Cons: None
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Ford wire harness
Rick from Veteran, Wyoming on 5/28/2013
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Great quality, good instructions, fits and it works.
Pros: Works as advertized
Cons: None
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Receiver Wire Harness
Eric from Salt Lake City, UT on 5/11/2013
Works as expected. Would be hard to do it with out it.
Pros: Makes it much easier to install into the vehicle. Pretty straight forward.
Cons: Would be nice if this harness could be pre-attached to your head unit when both are purchased at the same time. This would save time on installation.
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Fool Proof
Tom R from Apopka, Fl on 5/11/2013
2002 Ford Expedition
This kit came with everything you need to convert to your new receiver. I had one question and the Crutchfield techs were on the horn in minutes to solve my problems and make sure the installion went off without a problem.
Pros: easy to install.
Cons: none.
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explorer sport stereo harnesses
tarek from la, ca on 4/19/2013
hooks up correctly and wires match receivers as they should
Pros: color schematic for wires is great considering ford doesnt include an explanation for the colors of their wiring. at least the guys at crutchfield got it figured out! thanks!
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Not for 2003 Expedition!!!!!
Crutchfield customer from PacificNW on 4/7/2013
2003 Ford Expedition
This harness does NOT fit a 2003 Ford Expedition, you need the unit from a 2004+ Expedition. Giant waste of time soldering the harness to the new head unit's harness, then taking apart the dash only to find out that the harness is wrong.
Pros: Probably good if it fits your car
Cons: Doesn't fit 2003 Expedition
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Makes it so easy
Bobby c from Limerick, ME on 3/31/2013
2000 Mercury Mountaineer
It's so simple to use, unplug your old radio, solder connections to new radio and plug in. Nothing to it!
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: None
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Nice!
Mako from Tallahassee FL on 1/25/2013
2003 Ford Expedition
I was amazed at how well this worked with the factory sub. I was planning on upgrading the sub but now I don't need to. You won't be dissapointed!
Pros: Easy hookup!
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Wire Harness for 02 Ford Escape
Tomy from Paulding, OH on 10/6/2012
Nice gauge of wire used, nice quality plugs being used, standard, simple, but good harness for an 02 Escape
Pros: Good qaulity plugs and wires being used, simple instructions
Cons: none
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Installed in Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Robert from San Diego, Ca on 10/4/2012
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
I Expected a jumper type set up with full plug and play. I have all the correct tools to do electrical work so no sweat with the splice job.
Pros: It works, instructions were good
Cons: manual splicing of the wire harness
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
kw76 from San Diego, CA on 5/30/2012
2003 Ford Explorer
Factory radio had three wire harnesses attached, but supplied kit only connected to to two of them. Directions for the 2 supplied harnesses were clear and easy to follow. Quality of the harnesses was good. Third factory harness had to be spliced into for steering wheel control module. A description of the wire functions in the third harness would have been useful.
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receiver wiring harness
Pedro from Cidra P. R. on 4/2/2012
2003 Ford Expedition
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Perfect
Captain Splatch from Lucas Ville Ohio on 3/19/2012
2001 Ford Explorer Sport
Great adapter good-quality wiring
Pros: Free with order and good-quality wiring
Cons: None
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Kenwood KDC-X695 with Ford Harness
Mark C from Maitland, Fl. on 2/11/2012
5 stars for connection but 0 stars in end due to issue somewhere between the radio, Crutchfield knowledge of Expedition and harness. Issue was when all connected the turn on for the subwoofer amplifier was close to blowing my subwoofer due to a huge spike of noise and then continuous noise from Sub. Excellent and 100% correct solution from technical support but required me to go to Radio Shack and build a IC based voltage regulator by attaching a IC chip to hobby box, soldering wires to IC chip and then connecting between radio and amp. Way beyond amateur level of install. One negative for not knowing about this issue and a second for not having any solution expect IC chip fabrication.
Pros: Radio wiring was dead on.
Cons: Total system did not work as wired with extensive circuit modifications.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Rohnert Park, CA. on 2/4/2012
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Very easy to match to the factory harness and technical help was easy to contact and was very helpful.
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Works perfect
Randy from Tampa Bay,FL on 2/3/2012
1998 Ford Crown Victoria
Fit just like the factory one. My car had the premium sound system at one time. But did not have it when i bought the car. So if you get the premium sound system wire harness, just disregard the small one with the RCA end on it. You wont need it if you are getting an after market head unit.
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worked just right
Allan from Tucson az on 9/16/2011
2002 Ford Escape
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Does not fit 03' Expedition
Alex from Fontana, CA on 9/6/2011
I have an 03' Expedition and Crutchfield sent me this one. It did not fit. So had to wait another week to finish installing my radio after waiting a week already. But in Crutchfields defense, they remedied it and sent me the right one free of charge.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Ann Arbor, MI on 8/10/2011
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
I puzzled over two connectors to three connectors until I remembered that the trunk-mounted CD changer would be abandoned, I looked at the RCA plug for the auxiliary amplifier and so brainlocked on looking for a socket on my car that i did not read the instruction to plug the RCA into the new radio's aux. outputs. Five stars for the wiring harness; two stars for me. This is my first radio installation which has not involved soldering two dozen connections while jammed upside- down beneath a dash panel. I am stunned to have done all the soldering on a bench. I should have trusted the harness and instructions more.
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Just what is needed for a clean install
Jim from Sunnyvale, CA on 3/27/2011
The wiring harness is exactly what is needed to have a clean install. Don't even think about starting the installation without it. The installer should measure the available space between the radio and the dash first as it may be necessary to cut the wiring short. Be sure to leave enough length to allow the pull out of the radio completely in case you need to have it removed. Car: 2001 Ford Sport Trac
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WIring Harness
Tim L from Hatboro, PA on 3/1/2011
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
This came as part of my new head unit for my Ford Sports Track, When I first looked at it I became a "little overwhelmed" - had visions of cutting and spliceing,soldering and crimping - after a call to tech support - it all fell into place - I used the solder method and shrink tube - followed the diagram - just to make sure - did not want to botch it up took my time and all went well- any questions were answered by Crutchfield quickly and explained easly. thanks you. Tim L
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Harness
Bill from Illinois on 2/28/2011
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
The hardest part of the whole process. Putting the wires together. Not so hard as time consuming, but no sweat. Heck, even a cave man can do it.
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As expected except for the POP with Fords
kbk from Hudson, WI on 2/10/2011
Works as expected but there should be an included converter to handle the sub wattage difference with Fords so you don't hear a POP when you turn on the radio.
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its a snap
greg from St. louis, mo on 2/9/2011
use butt connectors and it doesn't get easier.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Steve from Florida on 1/19/2011
nice both plugs good. but I wish the kit had wire conectors, to connect the two togehter
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Will from Houston Texas on 10/11/2010
1999 Lincoln Navigator
Excellent product fit perfectly. I would recommend purchasing vehicle specific wiring harness. The included instructions were accurate and easy to follow.
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Worked great, couple of suggested tweaks
Bob from Cincinnati on 9/28/2010
2003 Ford Expedition
Wireing harness worked as expected. I chose to solder the wires together and it was handy to do that outside of the dash board. And, of couse, everything just plugged right in and the Expedition master sheet that came with the radio was key to a simple install job. I have two suggestions to make this better for those of us that already have an OEM subwoofer and amp, which is probably getting more and more common. First, to keep the subwoofer from "popping" when the radio was turned on/off I needed to add a converter to convert the 12 V kick-wire from the radio to the 5V kick wire that ford uses on the stock subwoofer amp. The tech guys pointed me to this quickly, it is common in Fords (and some other makes), and there is also a Q&A on this with a picture on the website, so it was an easy fix, but seems like something simple that should be added to this kit, rather than having me make the call. The other suggestion is to include an RCA y-splitter as the radio had a left and right subwoofer out, but the wiring kit only had a single RCA plug. Again, the tech guys pointed this out quickly and it was a quick fix. I'd suggest adding this to the pack (or at a minimum, pointing it out when ordering as a suggested add-on to make a few more bucks).
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Ryan G from Bowie, Md on 9/20/2010
2003 Mercury Mountaineer
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
GPL from Temperance, MI on 8/29/2010
2002 Ford Explorer
The harness & instructions were excellent and worked without any issues on my 2002 Explorer w/audiophile sound system.
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2000 Grand Marquis wiring harness
Mark from Wallkill, NY on 5/22/2010
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
Worked as advertised, good, clear diagram. Extra amp connection not necessary in this application (wasn't exactly sure what it connected to on head unit).
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2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
ford power from JULIETTE GA. on 5/20/2009
SUPER EASY AND GET THIS... I CAN STILL USE MY FACTORY AMP AND SUB THIS PRODUCT IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST .THANKS CRUTCHFIELD
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Excellence
Wayne from New Jersey on 5/18/2009
The harness was a perfect match with the color coding. I had no problems matching and installing.
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2000 Ford Expedition
Jarrell from Baltimore, MD on 5/4/2009
This wire harness kit is a good product. Along with the instruction sheet, it definitely makes the splice easy. I would like to have seen this product accompanied by a crimp tool and wire crimps, because I don't install radios for a living; consequently, I had to go out and purchase these things before getting started.
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Replacing your radio? Get This!!
Jamie from Charleston, WV on 3/16/2009
2001 Ford Explorer
I've installed several car stereos and I wish I would've had one of these every time. Following simple instructions and some easy slicing would have saved me hours of tracking down the right wires with a multi-meter. Each wire has a label printed on it telling you which wire on your stereo to splice it into. Then just plug both ends in and turn it on. That's it!! Took me about 30 minutes from opening the package to listening to my new stereo.
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Wiring Harness is the Way to Go
Neil from Western Washington on 2/8/2009
2002 Ford Escape
These wiring harnesses are the way to go. I have installed about a dozen car stereos in my time and this sure beats trying to round-up the stock car stereo wiring schematic and cutting the stock harness heads. Some of the wires were not explained and did not match-up on the new stereo, but with a quick call to Crutchfield, we diagnosed it rapidly and I was on my way. Most of the wire gauge is larger than that of the stereo wiring and had to do some creative crimping. It's in and working great!
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Wireing was right on target.
adm4unix from NH on 9/12/2008
1998 Mercury Mountaineer
EASY Just follow the instructions and it works.
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Does What It Is Designed To Do
Kyle from Austin, TX on 8/21/2008
This is a nice setup. As mentioned in a previous review, the kit doesn't have that third plug, but that might be a good thing for most people. The only wire I used from that third plug was the speed sensor wire for my navigation unit and when you get to a having the amount of wires behind your deck needed to hook up everything for your navigation system, it can get a little tight so not having that extra plug didn't both me so much. It would probably make things easier, but for most applications, the buyer wouldn't need it. A couple of the connections could have been simplified somewhat by combining the two units, but I am sure there were reasons to leave them apart - maybe added flexibility or something.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
Brian from Garner, NC on 8/17/2008
2002 Ford Thunderbird
Pro: Fits most of the plugs behind the dash. I was grateful for the sub hookup. It came free with my order so I got what I paid for. Con: Doesn't have a plug for the third plug behind the dash so it's not really a "complete" kit.
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Metra 70-5517 Receiver Wiring Harness
pookiebear from fulton,ky on 1/29/2008
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I love Crutchfield
Steve from Caribou, Maine on 6/5/2006
2000 Ford Expedition
This wiring harness is awesome. I love that they were able to include the sub output as well as the main speaker wiring. This allowed me to utilize the factory subwoofer amplifier with the new system that I set up. This is the smaller connector with the red RCA connector. It also provided the remote turn-on for the amp. You will likely need a Y cable to merge the L/R subwoofer outputs of your head unit into the one sub. Thanks Crutchfield!
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