edgemaster Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi, I'd like to replace the original radio (the one with a 6 CD changer) in my 2009 Edge with a more modern screen unit. I have searched the net and there are literally hundreds of units available. The thing is, I don't need most of the stuff they offer. I don't need nav, no sirius, no dvd, not even touch screen. I just need a decent RDS fm and a single CD player and a not too small font on the screen is important, not those segment-type letters that my current radio displays. Also, the steering wheel controls should work too. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 You're not going to find a double DIN head unit to fit the dash opening without it having a touch screen and probably DVD. No navigation is easy as that's a different price range. Most will come with satellite radio compatibility but not with the adapter needed to make it work so you wouldn't have it but could add it later if you wanted. There are some cheap and some inexpensive head units out there (not everything that is inexpensive is cheap) but at the really low end they generally aren't compatible with steering wheel controls. You'll probably have to spend somewhere in the range of about $200 to get good quality and steering wheel compatibility. Then you'll have to add installation items like wiring harness adapter, antenna adapter, mounting kit, and steering wheel control adapter for $50 - $100 more. In that price range your best options will be Pioneer and Kenwood. They both have their advantages and disadvantages but based on your needs I would recommend a Pioneer. Their Super Tuner III really is the best FM tuner in the market. If you had been looking for navigation I would have recommended a Kenwood because they use Garmin for their GPS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks for the details. I'll look into Pioneer units. I had one in my 2007 Edge but it didn't have RDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evh Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I would call the company Crutchfield. A conversation with one of their salespeople might help narrow it down quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I agree with Crutchfield being a good place to start. Good selection and good backup. Here's a link with 2009 Ford Edge selected. (Steering wheel control harness will run an extra $30). https://www.crutchfield.com/g_462550/Double-DIN-Car-Stereos.html?tp=72406#&avf=Y&nvpair=FFSize|Double-DIN&nvpair=AG_Radio_Features|FFHD_Radio_Tuner_Built@in&nvpair=AG_Radio_Features|YCRadio_Data_System&nvpair=AG_Steering_Wheel_Control_Compatible|FFAdapter_Required&nvpair=AG_Front_Panel|FFFace:Fixed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I used Crutchfield for my head replacement and they are great. Buy the whole package from them and it will all work together and look like factory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgemaster Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Guys, thanks for all the input, I really appreciate it. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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