BX-FD1
Ford CAN data interface
2007-up
APPLICATIONS
FORD
Edge
2007-2010
Escape
2008-2012
Expedition
2007-up
F-150
2009-2012
(with CD player)
F-150 STX/FX2 base/XLT base
F-150 STX/XLT base
2014-up
F-250/350/450/550
2011-2012
(with CD player)
F-250/350/450/550
2013-up
XL/XLT
(with CD player)
Focus
2008-2011
Fusion
2010-2012
Mustang
2009-up
• Provides accessory (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
• Used in non-amplified systems, amplified systems, and
Sony/THX amplified systems
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, and speed sense)
• Prewired ASWC-1 harness included (ASWC-1 sold separately)
• High level speaker input
• USB updatable
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• BX-FD1 interface • BX-FD1 harness • 8-pin subwoofer harness
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Tape • Crimping tool
• Connectors (i.e. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
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Installation Instructions for BX-FD1
Taurus
LINCOLN
MKX
MKZ
Navigator
2013
(Only to be used when replacing an amplified system)
MAZDA
Tribute
Mercury
Mariner
Milan
FEATURES
1-800-221-0932
Caution: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning
any installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator lights must be
plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
2010-2012
From the BX-FD1 harness
2007-2010
(a) 24-pin Ford harness to the aftermarket radio:
2007-2009
2007-up
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the antenna turn-on wire.
2008-2011
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire (non-Sony/THX
2008-2011
amplified systems).
2010-2011
Note: This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.
(b) 12-pin harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire (Sony/THX
amplified systems).
Note: This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier.
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