Radio Replacement Harness - Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable 1998-1999 — 70-5716
Key features
- For select Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable 1998-1999
- Plugs into the car's original radio connectors on one side
- Designed specifically for the 99-5715LD dash kit
- No wire cutting needed for factory radio connectors
- Color-coded wires on the other side are connected to the aftermarket radio
- Provides electrical power to the radio for a four-speaker connection
Radio Replacement Harness - Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable 1998-1999 — 70-5716 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Product Overview
Connect an aftermarket radio to the factory wiring in a 1998–1999 Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable with the 70-5716 radio replacement harness. Its vehicle-specific adapter plugs into the original radio connectors, while color-coded wires connect to your new radio.
Key Features & Benefits
- Factory-connector fit: Connects to the vehicle’s original radio connectors without cutting those factory wires.
- Color-coded leads: Identify the harness wires when connecting or soldering them to an aftermarket radio or receiver.
- Four-speaker connection: Provides electrical power to the radio for a four-speaker connection.
- Dash-kit pairing: Designed specifically for the 99-5715LD dash kit.
- Installation help: A tech support number is available for installation assistance seven days a week.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Radio replacement harness |
|---|---|
| Model | 70-5716 |
| Vehicle fitment | 1998–1999 Ford Taurus; 1998–1999 Mercury Sable |
| Factory connection | Vehicle-specific adapter connects to the original radio connectors |
| Aftermarket radio connection | Color-coded wires connect or solder to the aftermarket radio or receiver |
| Speaker connection | Provides electrical power to the radio for a four-speaker connection |
| Designed for | 99-5715LD dash kit |
Why Choose This Product?
The 70-5716 gives you a vehicle-specific connection point for a radio replacement, so you can leave the original radio connectors uncut. Its color-coded leads provide the connection side for your aftermarket receiver, making the harness a practical part of a planned installation.
Installation & Compatibility Notes
Confirm your vehicle’s year, make, and model before choosing this harness. Connect or solder the color-coded wires to the aftermarket radio as required by your installation.
A dash kit, antenna adapter, or special 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. The harness is designed specifically for the 99-5715LD dash kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the 70-5716 fit?
It is listed for 1998–1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles.
Will I need to cut the factory radio wires?
The vehicle-specific adapter connects to the original radio connectors without cutting those factory wires. The color-coded leads connect to the aftermarket radio.
Does this harness retain steering-wheel audio controls?
A special interface adapter may be needed, depending on the vehicle, to retain steering-wheel audio controls or other functions.
What other parts might the installation require?
A dash kit, antenna adapter, or special interface adapter may be needed, depending on your vehicle and installation.
Is installation assistance available?
A tech support number is available for installation help seven days a week.
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