Ford Explorer Headunit in a Ranger

My fiance wants a headunit that has both CD and tape and the 97 Ranger she drives does not have that as an option. She thinks aftermarket units look bad, so she only wants factory. Her dad found a 98 Explorer headunit but it has three connectors on back and the Ranger headunit has only 1. I believe he picked up the Explorer headunit at an auction, so we have no papers with it detailing what the connectors are for. The headunit will fit, but can anyone help my with fudging the wiring? Thank you.

I agree with forbidden. Point her to eclipse or nakamichi. She won't be disappointed at all. They don't make ugly bright silver and chrome head units. They just make good quality stuff and that's it (the come in black so it doesn't attract a thief from a mile away). If she's still insisting on having a factory head unit, you or her dad may want to try and find a radio from a 97 explorer XLT, Expedition XLT, or F150 XLT (I'm thinking the one he got her is from an Eddie Bauer or Limited. If memory serves, that might be for either the amp of the CD changer). You can also try looking for radios from Mazda's B Series trucks (they are the same). As for the radio you already have, take it to the parts department at your local ford dealership and ask if it is compatible with your fiance's truck and also ask for the wiring schematic as well. Hope that helps.       Duane...

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