About the iDatalink KIT-FTR1 Factory System Adapter

Install a new radio in your Ford truck
Install a new radio in your Ford truck
You bought a 2015-21 Ford pickup — it's a great vehicle, but its dashboard makes it difficult to upgrade the factory radio. The iDatalink KIT-FTR1 factory system adapter (along with the Maestro ADS-MRR module, sold separately) gives you everything you need to install an aftermarket double-DIN (4" tall) stereo and wire it up to your Ford pickup with its 4.3" My Ford radio. With any car stereo, this package retains your amplifier and backup camera (if equipped), along with your steering wheel audio controls.
iDatalink to the rescue
Install an iDatalink-compatible car stereo from Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer, and you'll also retain your truck's SYNC features, including hands-free calling and music streaming. You'll also retain the fader control and full functionality of your factory amplifier, along with your rear seat entertainment system (if present). You can set up gauges on your new car stereo's touchscreen to check engine performance and other vehicle data, such as tire pressure, battery voltage, and "door ajar" warnings. You'll be able to choose which gauges you'd like to appear on the screen, and you'll even be able to check the engine codes when a warning light comes on.
Product highlights:
- allows you to install a double-DIN radio in your Ford truck (also requires the Maestro ADS-MRR module)
- includes dash kit, wiring harness, and other wiring
- retains steering wheel controls, backup camera, and factory amp turn on with any car stereo
- extra features with an iDatalink-compatible radio
- SYNC (including USB port, Aux input, and Bluetooth)
- factory amp (fader control and DSP)
- rear seat entertainment system
- visual park assist, tire pressure display, voltage display, and more
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # KIT-FTR1
What's in the box:
iDatalink KIT-FTR1 Factory System Adapter owner's manual
- Radio housing
- Vehicle harness
- OBDII harness
- Jumper harness
- 2-Pin harness (blue/yellow wire)
- 2-Pin harness (yellow/black wires)
- Multi-pin harness (yellow/red/black wires)
- Ribbon harness
- Pocket with media ports
- Antenna adapter
- Rubber mat
- 2 Side brackets
- Bottom bracket
- 2 Pocket screws
- Four M5 x 20mm screws
- Three M6 x 12mm screws
- Four M5 washers
- Three M6 washers
- Quick Start Guide
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Features
Ford F-Series OEM Integration Dash Kit & Vehicle Harness: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-FTR1 consists of an OEM integration dash kit and vehicle harness designed specifically for select 2015+ Ford F-Series trucks with the 4.3-inch "My Ford" factory radio. The KIT-FTR1 lets you replace the "My Ford" factory radio with an iDatalink Serial Port compatible head unit or other aftermarket head unit using the Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module (sold separately) .
- Click here for a list of compatible Ford F-Series trucks.
- Click here for a list of compatible aftermarket radios with an iDatalink Serial Port.
Note: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-FTR1 requires the purchase of the iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 (sold separately) and the download of a vehicle specific firmware from iDatalink's Weblink Desktop (for Windows and Mac).
Head Unit Connection: The KIT-FTR1 supports iDatalink's Direct T-Harnesses (sold separately) for direct connection to select iDatalink Serial Port compatible head units (including Kenwood, JVC, Alpine, Sony, and Pioneer radios) - replacing the wiring harness that comes with your aftermarket stereo (some hardwiring may still be required). If connecting to an aftermarket head unit that does not support an iDatalink Direct T-Harness, you'll need to cut off and remove the 20-pin black connector from the KIT-FTR1's harness and splice each wire directly to the aftermarket radio's corresponding wire.
Flashing Module via Weblink Desktop: The iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 will need to be loaded with correct firmware before installation. The included USB cable plugs into your computer and allows you to "flash" the Maestro RR or RR2 with the appropriate firmware to prepare it for installation. Simply download Weblink Desktop (for Windows and Mac) onto your computer to access the appropriate firmware. System requirements include -
- Windows PC (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000) or Mac OS X (Mojave [10.14], HighSierra [10.13], Sierra [10.12], El-Capitan [10.11])
- Available USB port (version 2.0 or 3.0)
- 4GB RAM or more
- 200MB available space on HDD
- Internet connection
OEM Grade Fit & Finish Kit: The KIT-FTR1 OEM integration kit features a factory grade fit & finish to match the contour and color of your vehicle's dash. In addition, the KIT-FTR1 comes with a convenient storage pocket to keep your smartphone device. The storage pocket includes flush-mounted USB ports (one USB-A and one USB-C), a full-size HDMI port, and a 3.5mm Aux input for your head unit (if applicable). Both USB ports support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality (with compatible headunit and phone).
Vehicle Harness: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-FTR1 includes a vehicle harness which inserts into the iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 interface module (sold separately), plugs into your vehicle's factory radio harness, and hardwires to the harness of your new aftermarket Double-DIN receiver. The installation harness contains two Molex connectors which plug into your Ford F150's factory radio harness. On the other end of the harness are four multi-pin connectors which plug into the Maestro RR or RR2 interface module (sold separately). There is also a backup camera harness with a composite video connector which allows you to retain your vehicle's factory backup camera.
Retained Features: The follow factory features (if applicable) are retained when replacing your aftermarket head unit with a compatible iDatalink Serial Port head unit from Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, or Sony using the Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module and KIT-FTR1 installation kit.
- Ford Sync: Retains the Ford Sync system; including Bluetooth hands-free communication and audio streaming, as well as USB media player.
- Factory Amplifier: Retains factory amplifier with with turn-on, fader, DSP, and gain controls.
- Steering Wheel Controls: Factory steering wheel controls are retained with two function buttons and expandable radio functions.
- Advanced Camera Features: Factory backup camera is retained with parking guidelines, as well the factory 360 camera. If you add an aftermarket front camera (sold separately) to your iDatalink compatible head unit that is equipped with multiple camera inputs, the vehicle's factory auto camera switching feature is also retained.
Note: When installing an aftermarket head unit without the iDatalink Serial Port, only steering wheel control and amplifier turn-on on are retained.
Extra Features: The following Extra features are added when replacing your aftermarket head unit with a compatible iDatalink Serial Port head unit from Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer, Sony, or Alpine using the Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module and KIT-FTR1 installation kit.
- Vehicle Info: Tire Pressure Display, Battery Voltage Display, Read/Reset Engine Codes, and Door Open Status with Warning.
- Gauges: Selectable Performance Gauges, "Track Pack" Gauges, and Read/Reset Check Engine Codes.
Outputs: The KIT-FTR1 provides Navigation, Accessory Power, and Illumination Outputs to make installation simpler.
- Navigation: Parking Brake, Reverse Light, and VSS (Vehicle Speed Sense).
- Accessory Power Output: 12V/15A Accessory Power Output
- Illumination Output: Illumination Output
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This worked well to replace the stock 4" Sync system in a 2018 F250 XLT. The video installation guide was good. The guide didn't exactly match my installation, but was still good enough that I could figure it out.
Brett from Spokane Valley, WA