The MS-FRD1 interface allows the replacement of a factory radio in select Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. The MS-FRD1 will maintain operation of the SYNC® system in vehicles with Sony®, THX®, Audiophile® & Shaker® audio systems & also audio systems without external amplifiers . The MS-FRD1 allows audio from the SYNC® system to play through the aftermarket radios auxiliary input. This interface will also retain an external factory Sirius Satellite Radio tuner as well as Rear Seat Entertainment. SYNC® or the factory Sirius tuner can be controlled from the Steering Wheel Controls or from the separate multi-function LCD display.
Retains all functions of SYNC® including:
- Voice Recognition Music Search
- USB
- iPod
- Auxiliary Input
- Streaming Bluetooth Audio
- Bluetooth Phone
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- 911 Assist
- Display screen included
- Vehicle Health Report
- Retains Factory Satellite Radio (Must be external)
- Retains Standard, Audiophile®, Shaker®, THX®, and Sony® Amplified systems
- Retains all Steering Wheel Controls (Requires SWI-RC or SWI-CP2)
- Retains Rear Seat Entertainment and Rear Seat Controls
- Provides all necessary outputs for Standard or Navigation radio installations
- Antenna adapter is included
| Compatibility Notes |
- Aftermarket radio MUST have an auxiliary input in order for the SYNC audio to be heard
- Not compatible in vehicles equipped with navigation
- Vehicles equipped with a radio that has an internal satellite radio tuner will not be able to retain the factory satellite radio
- 2011 Vehicles require revision 1.1.1.4 or higher
- Must be revision 1.2.1.6 or higher to retain Ford "MyKey" features
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