2008 Ford Escape Stereo Replacement - Aftermarket Radio Head Unit Installation

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I removed the factory stereo from my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, and replaced it with an eBay-purchased OUKU brand Android Stereo Head Unit.
This is a video outlining what you'll need, and the steps to remove the factory stereo - and replace it with a new aftermarket unit - in the second (2nd) generation Ford Escape Hybrid.
I used an aftermarket trim package, and wiring harness.
All products were purchased from eBay.
Stereo purchase from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr...
ARRIVED NOT AS ADVERTISED, was version 4.2 not 4.4. Would not recommended this seller. Buy your stereo from another seller. (I just finished a review, check my channel for it - it's not great - I would spend more and get a quad core system)
Trim package AND wiring harness purchased from this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr...
Would recommend!
Installation tools purchased form this seller: www.ebay.ca/usr...
Would recommend!
This video is for entertainment purposes only - do not try at home - always use a professional installation service approved by your vehicle manufacturer - you are solely responsible for your actions inspired by this video - I am an untrained amateur - PLEASE DON'T OPERATE TOUCH SCREENS WHILE YOUR DRIVE

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@poglianoeddie 9 лет назад

spent like an hour looking for a video like this, thanks

@RushilDuvedi 5 лет назад

Eddie Pog SAME!!

@StanchestCord3 4 года назад

Thanks. This is the only video that I could actually look to see what wiring harness you have. That's the one I needed.

@bifomo8327 6 лет назад

Thank you for posting this. Most of it was irrelevant for my project, but it showed me how to get the bottom panel out without causing irreparable damage, and for that I am grateful.

@toddbuh 9 лет назад

Thanks for the helpful video. So glad to see people unafraid of doing things they never have before. it gets easier every time you do it. its not that hard but doing it yourself gives you the ability to learn and make any future repair or replacements much easier. Glad you tackled this yourself. Much better than taking to stereo install shop.

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@TheIlJeep 8 лет назад

AWESSOME!! At last I found how does it work. Now I am not scared to do same with my truck! Thank you very much!

@wheatland2994 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video 😅 I can start changing my 2009 escape radio now😂

@jilljanetzko6156 6 лет назад

I believe you can slide the head back a bit more. I did the install on a few Escapes and although I can't really see the details on your video, the radio chassis (with the new kit installed) screws to the original holes in the dash where the old unit was removed, not bolted to the front of the kit's fascia. You can then loosen the bolts going into the side of the head unit and slide it back to the desired location. It's not supposed to just 'rest" against the dash and let the trimplate hold it in. I hope this helps. Also, a resistor bridged into the factory radio harness will bring (most of) the information on the upper display back after an aftermarket installation.

@dereksuddreth8672 3 года назад

Before removing battery terminal, place shifter in low gear, set parking brake and turn off switch. This will give you more room to move out lower panel and radio chassis.

@dereksuddreth8672 2 года назад

@rafael Perez Turn ON your ignition switch, move shifter to low gear, turn ignition OFF.

@ryanlangmesser7733 Год назад

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@michaelvartanian9693 8 лет назад

Robbie, this is a fantastic presentation. Great. It was very beneficial.

@jeffmatthews3665 3 года назад

F.R.O.L.R! Michael, this is a fantastical comment!💩

@michaelvartanian9693 3 года назад

@@jeffmatthews3665 It brought back all the memories we were taught at the university in North London in the early sixties during our telecommunications classes. Triodes, Pentodes, mModulatore and Demodulators. And the Admiralty handbooks with clear diagrams printed on glossy paper bound in hardback from second-hand bookshops on Tottenham Court Road.. Take care.

@sergiodiarte098 3 года назад

Also the stereo should've been mounted to the dash kit instead of the metal bracket. I think that's why u had a bit of trouble. But love the video man. This is how we learn it really isn't hard when u start learning. And u save alot of money installing yourself. Good job buddy.

@venusharris1606 8 месяцев назад

Also "alot" is spelt a lot. It's two words.

@lmbear 7 лет назад

Good video. Pretty ballsy of you to tackle this job since you say you've never done this before. I commend you for a great job on the install.

@MediocreCoffee 7 лет назад

Thanks!!

@user-bq4ln9pj7p 10 месяцев назад

Cool video. I have the hybrid with and w/o the radio with emode data. The only thing keeping me from upgrading ia loosing the infotament for the E-mode.

@viluongsam9939 6 лет назад

Love your video. Even I had install few after market stereos in few different cars but it is always new thing that I could learn. Also you should try to get color LED lights and hook them up from your cigarette lighter and put them behind you air vents. The air vents will glow at night every time you car running. Just my 2 cents, lol. Thank you for sharing your video.

@handicapitation3250 7 лет назад

"Always have a trained professional perform modifications to your vehicle. Failure to do so may result in injury or death, *or even worse* damage to your vehicle or stereo" LMAO

@KonstantinosPapastavropoulos Год назад

Hi. I have a hybrid escape 2008 with the OEM stereo. Is there a way to change to an aftermarket and keep the battery information for the hybrid?

@ianmackenzie686 Год назад

Thanks for this. Great camera work!

@Brian-gl1uz Год назад

Great video on your old radio there are 2 metal support brackets you can take off to support your new radio that u just installed just use mount bolts from old original radio

@ManhNguyen48119 8 лет назад

Thank you Mr. Robbie Doo . Your video has help me a lot to get the idea how to replace my 2009 Escape stereo. Thanks again.

@krizrobles 9 лет назад

Good vídeo ...nobody uploaded video like this ...👍👍👍👍👍

@MediocreCoffee 9 лет назад

+Cristian Robles Thanks!

@Beth9228 Год назад

Almost 6 years ago that I drove a 2009 Ford Escape in red with tan interior as a loaner car for a little bit over a week. It had snowed during that week that I went accidentally have it for 9 days. They didn’t charged me on those 2 days. When I first got it and it was almost empty on gas. When I returned it. It had about 3/4 of gas in it.

@jamessamsproductions6848 Год назад

I’m fine with the stock radio I just needed this video to take the radio out for subs, and no I don’t listen to the radio I have a auxiliary thing that goes into the cigarette lighter but thank you for this, and for those buttons on the lower piece I have the highest trim package and there’s only one that is used it’s a traction control button the rest aren’t used unless you put something there

@jamessamsproductions6848 Год назад

And also my radio is gloss black

@Arvisgrt 7 лет назад

Im pretty sure you were supposed to screw the radio in by using the 4 black screws that the you can see in video. Those are meant to hold the original double din ford navigation system and they are not holding anything when you dont have that. Im sure youre radio wont move or anything but thats why the mount seemed so weird.

@smithbryant18 8 лет назад

I've been waiting for an upload like this. Thanks!

@TroyMidnight1 3 года назад

Very informative video. I just wanted to point out one thing. I’m sure you don’t realize you’re doing it. I don’t mean to be rude and I’m saying this in a very nice way. I hope it doesn’t make you angry. Do you realize that you say “UH” in the middle of practically every sentence. I used to do the same thing myself. I too didn’t realize I was doing it until my father pointed it out. I actually had to concentrate very hard not to say it. I am buying a 2008 Ford escape so thank you so much for helping me with installing an aftermarket stereo. Until your video I thought it could not be done as again I thought the heating control unit and the original radio were integrated Into one unit. . Okay then ,thank you once again. I really enjoyed the video. Great job. Again, please take my pointing the “UH” not in a harsh way as I meant it in a kind, constructive way. God bless you and the best to your and yours for a Bright and successful future.

@MediocreCoffee 3 года назад

Thank you. And yes, I noticed that 'Uh' thing awhile back and have been working on it!

@luisperez-kt4lz 8 лет назад

Thanks!, I've been waiting for an upload like this.

@tphtinaurprohost6662 10 месяцев назад

I think I have found an angel😉

@passajimmy 7 лет назад

I am just starting looking into changing my stereo I am glad that you made this video thank you. I was going to just buy a stereo from Wal-Mart to put in I'll have to some more planning I guess. thanks again for the very informative video.

@MediocreCoffee 7 лет назад

Happy to help!

@franksolander4208 6 лет назад

Great vid thanks. On the mounting brackets on the stereo deck there should be different positions (depth) to mount those brackets. If you have room with the trim you could bring the face of it out to flush instead of recessed.

@mr.2cents.846 3 года назад

Good choice radio. Maches the iceblue lights of the gauges.

@georei 6 лет назад

I found if you remove the glove compartment, you have an easier way to remove the ground bolt

@luiscontreras5206 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video I just brought me my first car ever it is a used Ford escape 2011 and I did not want to use my cell phone as GPS I want to buy one of those and keep my eye on the road morph thank you so much

@adammckenzie2998 5 лет назад

Hi there, Amazing video. I am just about to buy a basic 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid this week. My first job is to upgrade stereo, add reverse camera which I have never done before. I was wondering if you had a list of all you bought & how things where after you installed? Does the hands free work well? Any further advise?

@jpb7425 5 лет назад

Great work! Thanks! Now I'm even more interested in changing my default dash setup for let's say a bigger touchscreen (I'm dying to find one)

@saidlazo7017 3 года назад

If you unplug all the radio connections out the back you can free up more space before trying to get the ground bolt off.

@anthonygotttheonly 3 месяца назад

My only concern with putting an aftermarket stereo in my 2011 Escape is that I would lose access to the top screen. The SYNC screen would become redundant with the aftermarket installation, but I like the idea of having the screen still functional. Would you have a place I can look to work towards the top screen remaining useful? Please let me know if you see this, thanks!

@waffffffle 4 года назад

Great video. I’ve been watching this for years and I am very close to doing my own install in a 2012 Escape. I’m curious how you handled the RCA cables on the harness labeled SUB IN PUT (green and purple), RSE (red and white), and AUX (red and white). Did you leave those hanging? The interface’s harness also has pink, green, blue, and black cables left over while the stereo’s harness has green (parking break) and black with a metal thing (should I cut this off and attach it to the black cable in the other harness for ground?). What did you do with those? Also the interface has a blue/green cable in the SWC plug that I don’t know what to do with. I’d love to hear about how you handled these wires. Thanks!

@jusride7 8 лет назад

Excellent video friend. Thank you for taking the time out to do such a excellent job! Aloha.

@josehilariosoza8314 8 лет назад

Hello my name jose Soza I like it watch ur videos show us and I want do try best learn from u thank u very cool brother ☺️👍😎

@user-gx6ht5dg8f 7 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you

@robertfinck1275 6 лет назад

I would put a couple washers on each side of the 2 top screws to bring the top of the unit out a bit.

@89biggt 6 лет назад

The bottom part with wire and not option button viewable to the driver, is traction control with an upgraded model all you have to do is get the button though you already have the wiring set for it

@brianemerson2758 3 года назад

I know you didnt like the way it mounted,you couldnt use the old side brackets off the old radio,and the orange forked took comes in handy if you ever have to change your headlight assembly cause you gotta pop the front plastic bumper off and partially inner wheei well skirts,oh yeah i have a 2009 v6 ford escape same radio

@metinythetruck9907 7 лет назад

Good job man, very helpful video.

@MossManK 9 лет назад

Hey Robbie, just as everyone else has said, thank you so much for uploading this vid as there are no others like on youtube. If I could ask a question though, it looks like you found the service manual and were using it for reference when doing the install. Do you happen to remember where you found that online? I seem to only find places that charge for them.

@MediocreCoffee 9 лет назад

+Allen Moss Hello! I'm glad that I was able to help - people seem to like it. I used the instructions here, though it's not a full service manual: www.installer.com/pdf/99-5814.pdf

@BatBrakesBones 5 лет назад

Great video. Thanks. Did you put the radio trim up-side down? Maybe that's why it isn't flush. I made that mistake once. Don't know if it's the same for this radio.

@russ02281990 6 лет назад

Excellent video and thanks for the upload. However at 11:30 you stated you were using a 7mm socket and you could probably get away with a wrench or some pliers...... never use pliers on nuts or bolts...., ever. That's the fastest way to strip a head...... and nobody wants a stripped head. 😀

@karampurewal7977 8 лет назад

16:38 Close your eyes and just listen.... LMFAO

@TuMalditaMadre 7 лет назад

Oh man!!! lol

@89biggt 6 лет назад

karam purewal, nice that's a good one

@John3K21 5 лет назад

thank you for posting that. haha.

@kennethrich2107 3 года назад

I appreciate this video.....I'll avoid this kit, and get one from Crutchfield...

@edgrigsby8610 3 года назад

What happens to the display above the vents? I have a Limited and the display shows into about artist, song title, radio station, etc. Does the new system still utilize the upper display?

@fabianlopez2584 6 лет назад

Were du you conect tha green purple and white and red and white. Extra wires?

@michaelvartanian9693 8 лет назад

Robbie, I followed your steps, and in 15 minutes the radio head was out. It was not working. I opened it and found there was a coin inside, which had shorted. Thanks.

@MediocreCoffee 8 лет назад

awesome, glad I could help

@scottbadalamenti 4 года назад

what happens to the top display (where the original radio information is and the clock it)(above the twin airvents)? does it just display the current time? or does it just look weird?

@TheMISTERfield Месяц назад

I am so lost on how to wire this help!

@jasminedahmen3138 2 года назад

I think this is a dumb question but ima ask cause in school they said there is never a dumb question. Did the new console cover the black one come with the new stereo you bought or did you buy that separately???

@tuberholic 5 лет назад

If you'd have tried a little harder you could have gotten an exact OEM replacement radio bezel trim for the new unit. I know because I found one on Ebay.

@dtacklind 5 лет назад

Can you still set the clock with this new set-up?

@natashasantiago319 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video

@MrSamadolfo 5 лет назад

🙂 Thanks for the tips 🚙

@dominiquedavison782 2 года назад

Just bought 2008 mercury mariner - pioneer mixtrax already installed - any idea on how to get the factory installed display above the vents to not say dvd and at least show temp or something else?

@GuitarMan22 5 лет назад

Get yourself a circular metal washing machine from the 50s, reuse the radio front and harness to create a B9 robot from Lost in Space. With some LED lighting. you're all good

@alxslz 5 лет назад

It does not compute!

@jameswutzke1210 6 лет назад

Thanks, man. That was a great help.

@Exoticmeatmarketcom 3 года назад

Thanks

@roghax85 2 года назад

Hello, can you explain how desconect the anntes cable for OEM radio unit?

@pjjew3478 Год назад

It's looks good can you put one in my 2012 escape? PJ

@billkaroly 6 лет назад

I know it's been awhile but I am curious where you put the gps module?

@Airwave4b2003 8 лет назад

My son has a Ford Focus 2008. I was wondering on (Sound) click you get Bass,Treble, at last you get (Speed Compensated Volume) stands for... Try to figure out

@MediocreCoffee 8 лет назад

speed compensated volume, is the automatic adjustment of your audio system sound based on the speed of your car. Typically, when you're moving faster the road and engine noise is higher. Good setting for Speed compensated volume, turns on or off the automatic adjustment of the volume based on your travelling speed.

@TheFreeman1979 5 лет назад

when you install the new radio were you able to use steering wheel to control the new aftermarket radio. I have ford escape 2010 and I will be installing aftermarket JVC. I was told I cant use the steering wheel to control the radio no more.

@hazlotumismo1419 Год назад

What happens with the screen above, How can I make it work again???

@julienurbina990 2 года назад

nice video...thanks

@gg.chucky 9 месяцев назад

Ok question why your interior is like tan and mines is black, I have a 2010 XLT version

@Max1dollar 3 года назад

I just purchased a 2nd gen escape, it came with a aftermarket stereo however I noticed the clock, compass and other features that would be up at the too just say “Ford Escape” is there anyway to access that screen and get it to say the usual features

@mabroukabairid4893 2 года назад

Dear Sir : will kindly send a video on how to wire my chinees head unito to my Escape_2011 because I'm in north africa and I can't get ad harness of the car side.

@strassj 8 лет назад

I would love to learn how get stock to replace with new aftermarket.

@mouslimonly7796 2 года назад

Very nice

@felixthehandyman201 7 лет назад

Let people know that when you remove the ac vent you only have to push forward not up !

@voxxormai6229 3 года назад

Can I fix Tesla style rotation on my 2010 Ford Escape ?

@llamacebu216 3 года назад

So how did it turn out? I have a 2008 escape and plan to make some upgrades.. Curious if you could recommend a product for mine? I'm not looking for cheap but also not looking to break the bank

@Forever-411 6 лет назад

I'm trying to take apart the whole dash for painting

@IstariElGris 8 лет назад

Hi my friend, congratulations for your video. My car is a Escape 2011-XLT, I have a question, recently I buy a new DVD 2DIN w/GPS EONON, the wire up is the same of the Escape 2008?

@MediocreCoffee 8 лет назад

+Claudio Casiccia I'm not 100% certain, but I believe so. If you get a ford wiring harness, you should be good.

@Joshoptimus 3 года назад

Almost certain the radio should be secured with some type of metal hold down bracket probably didn't come with the kit go universal

@luisgiovannileallopez2131 2 года назад

Great video..anybody knows if this will work for a mazda tribute 2008 it looks similar

@NanaOwusu-tz7gj 2 месяца назад

I'm in Ghana so how can I get some of the face to buy I already have the radio

@BryanLagos 7 лет назад

Great video Quick question: What happens to the little screen above the air vents? What it shows now?

@MediocreCoffee 7 лет назад

It loses the clock. It still shows outside temperature.

@jamesregunkarmoker122 3 года назад

Quick question. Can you pls share me the purchase link of your wiring harness and adapter? My vehicle is 2008 Ford Escape XLT. Thanks in advance.

@blowndome 6 лет назад

Do you know if this will bypass the MyKey volume restriction? I made the stupid mistake of making my only key a MyKey and now I can't put my volume over 30%

@jeffmatthews3665 3 года назад

How much better fuel mileage that thing get you?? Also please advise update on extra HP🙌🤲👏

@Stargate971 4 года назад

Thinking about upgrading the stereo in my 2011 escape to one of the eBay Android head-units, but am concerned with what will happen to my steering wheel controls and if the small display above the stereo will just be unused & dead after the upgrade?

@Lordofbklyn70 3 года назад

Plugged my new radio in and it didn't even light up so bummed right now

@aa-batteries5806 3 года назад

Does the display above the stereo still work? the display that shows the radion station and temperature outside? or is it just off now.

@zmahairh 5 лет назад

hi I have tried to put the original radio back on my car , has Same model as urs but speakers start when I turn ignition on , no way to turn of unless I plug the cable out .... the android screen was functioning good .... but the radio doesn't.....any idea please

@philipgilley9523 6 лет назад

Hi There, I installed the new receiver but the PATS (Passive Anti Theft System) is now preventing my car from starting. Did you encounter this or has anybody? Stereo works fine though. And what did you do with the extra ground cable connected to the old metal chassis of the factory unit?

@MrTrav09210 7 лет назад

Does the big screw around 15 minutes you took out with the metal wire connected to it reconnect to anything???

@jairusstrunk94 5 лет назад

Any idea how to do this on the first gen?? I've got a first gen 2008 escape. The radio wont work. None of the stereo cords are colored correctly for some reason. No adapter fits lol. All wires seem to fine and the radio I have seems to be fine but I cant get any sound through the speakers at all. My only thought is that maybe theres an amp somewhere that doesnt work. If I could find it . But I cant even seem to locate an amp.

@AlexSilva-ir5ct 2 года назад

I'm thinking about buying an SUV in 2022 worth close to $7,000. Would it be crazy to like a 2009/2010 Ford Escape Hybrid? is it a good buy or is it risky?

@MediocreCoffee 2 года назад

Assuming the mileage isn't crazy high, I'd consider it. Even so, I've have great luck with high mileage escape hybrids.