1.5 or 2 DIN

I have a 2003 ford escape xlt.  it has the cd player and cassette in one.  I would like to change it with something aftermarket but the same size.  I was also wondering if it is pre-amplified or not.  I don't believe it is the Mach stereo because It doesnt say it.  Any help would be great.

if im not mistaken it is 1.5 din as i belive all fords are... if u have mach im pretty sure its amplified externally...if you dont want to find the amp just wire the whole harness up... and wire the REM as well to turn the amp on itll work

lActually, fords are double din.  the only problem is you will have to find a way to secure the unit to the vehicle.  Most applications for fords are snap in and there isn't any snap in adapters for double din units.    GM uses 1.5 din.  I've done it using backstrapping, but alignment is essential.

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not all fords are 1.5 or 2 DIN. i've had an F150 with single din and i now have a mustang that has 3 single DIN's.  i also have a 03 sport trac but that has a 1.5 DIN. they make a lot of different dash kits that fills the space taken up by a single DIN deck. 

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what!?!?! you want some??

We were refering to the 2 din openings.  They are either 1 or 2 din, not 1.5.

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umm ive got a 96exlporer and 1.5 din

Without using a kit, a 2 din fits.  I've done several

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remove the kit and measure the opening.  I've done several. 

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I'm not trying to jump into a burning fire here, but I have a 00 Ford Ranger and it has same OEM unit as you have described, and I also have a buddy that has an 01 Escape, and I know 100% as a fact that it is a 1.5 din opening, I have an aftermarket kit in which they make two for my application one, the one i have, is an opening for an aftermarket HU and a .5 and REPEAT .5 din EQ, the other option is a very small pocket, unlike the 2 din kits that have a full size pocket. So to clear it up you can use an aftermarket 1.5 din kit with optional pocket or EQ slot, for your Escape.

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Also sorry to answer the preamplified question, no, your model is not.

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ok here's a question.. ya'll are saying escapes are 1.5 DIN.. if i'm right single din is 2"Hx7"W, and with using logic it would tell me that HALF-DIN is 1"Hx7"W ... when i measured the stereo in a 2004 Ford Escape it was 4"Hx7"W ... now logic would tell me thats a Double-DIN, is there something i'm missing?

Okay, here's the deal.  I tried to explain this earlier.  You can get a double din to work but you will have to make some brackets to hold it in place.  But, if you decide to go with a Metra kit for your vehicle, after installing the kit, you will only have a din -1/2 opening.  I've installed several double din units in F150, Mustangs, and in a Mazda Tribute.  It can be done.

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well here's the reason i asked, i'm putting in a Kenwood KVT-715DVD in my '05 escape and am fabricating a box to go under it, i'm still in japan right now and my truck is back in california so i can't go pull the Mach 300 and check... and i need to know if i need to make it a 1" height or 2" height box to fit under the 715DVD

The only problem you might run into is finding a way to secure them to the vehicle.  Your factory radio and all aftermarkets kits snap into the opening.  I attached back strap to the units and screwed them into the firewall behind the radio.  In your case, I would go with the 1" height to give yourself room for error.  A double din is an exact fit.  Stabilizing and securing the unit is where creativity comes to play.

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ok, sorry for the confusion siegex, raydawg is correct, i think i misunderstood about the escape, i didn't catch what you were exactly trying to do, but it actually is a very littlie shy of double din, not much, just the lip where the kit snaps into the bezel, and as ray said its fun to secure, but to be safe i agree with 1" to have a little to play 

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