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Amp Integration Harness - Lincoln Mercury 1986-1993 — 70-1768

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Key features

  • For select Amp Integration Harness - Lincoln Mercury 1986-1993
  • Designed for the Ford vehicles that have the common ground amplified systems with the football style amplifier
  • Plugs into the car's original radio connectors on one side
  • The factory harness will have the 8-way black rectangle plug with only 5 wires on it and it includes RCAs
  • Designed for aftermarket radios that are 35 watts or less
  • No wire cutting needed for factory radio connectors


Description

Product Overview

Connect an aftermarket radio to the original radio connectors in a compatible Lincoln or Mercury vehicle with the 70-1768 amp integration harness. Designed for Ford common-ground amplified systems, it has a vehicle-specific factory connector and color-coded wires for the aftermarket radio.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Factory connector: Plugs into the original radio connectors without cutting the factory radio wires.
  • Amplifier integration: Designed for common-ground amplified systems with a football-style amplifier.
  • Aftermarket radio wiring: Color-coded leads connect or solder to the radio’s wiring.
  • RCA connections: Included RCAs support the harness’s amplifier integration setup.
  • Installation help: A tech support number is available seven days a week.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model 70-1768
Vehicle range Lincoln Mercury 1986–1993
System type Ford common-ground amplified systems with a football-style amplifier
Factory harness connector 8-way black rectangle plug with only 5 wires
Aftermarket radio rating 35 watts or less
Included connections RCAs

Why Choose This Product?

The 70-1768 connects at the vehicle’s original radio connectors, avoiding the need to cut those factory wires. Its color-coded leads provide the connection point for the aftermarket radio, while the included RCAs support integration with the factory amplified system.

Installation & Compatibility Notes

Confirm that your vehicle has the specified common-ground amplified system and matching 8-way black factory plug with five wires. The harness is designed for aftermarket radios rated at 35 watts or less.

A dash kit, antenna adapter, or vehicle-specific interface adapter may also be needed. Depending on the vehicle, an interface may be required to retain steering-wheel audio controls or functions such as navigation or video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles is the 70-1768 listed for?

It is listed for Lincoln Mercury vehicles from 1986–1993. Confirm your vehicle’s factory audio system and connector match the details above.

What factory connector should I look for?

The described factory harness has an 8-way black rectangular plug with only five wires.

What aftermarket radio rating is supported?

This harness is designed for aftermarket radios rated at 35 watts or less.

Will this harness retain steering-wheel audio controls?

A special interface adapter may be needed, depending on your vehicle, to retain steering-wheel audio controls or other vehicle functions.

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