Ford Focus MK2 to MK2.5 Stereo Conversion
This is just a quick guide, after being asked by email, on the parts needed to fit a Ford Focus MK2.5 facelift (oval / rounded) stereo into a pre-facelift Focus MK2 (square) stereo.
As the facelift stereo screws into the dash, and the pre-facelift just clips in, you will need two adapter plates (available from Ford). Finally you will need a new fascia too, as the new fascia is oval.
Ford Part Numbers & Aprox Prices
- 1547964 x 2 @ £4.37 each – Adapters
- 1539347 @ £23.22 – Fascia
You will also need 4 screws (but unsure of the size / part numbers).
Remember, you can find how to remove these stereos on my site under the Tutorial / How to section, or using the links below
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James Simpson University Graduate from Teesside, currently residing in the big city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Interests in the automotive industry and technology, and blogging about things which I feel would interest the readers of the world wide web.
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Hi James,
I have an 05 Focus with the bog standard stereo(pictured at top of this page on left) i want to change this for one of the sony models(ideally with bluetooth). What are my options ? i dont really want an aftermarket stereo.
Many thanks,
Kerry Maddocks
Hi Kerry,
Changing the stereo is the easy part, as the Sony stereo is just plug and play for the standard Focus stereo. You just have to make sure you obtain the code for the stereo when you buy one.
As for the Bluetooth option, this is much harder to implement, as the Bluetooth module is not within the stereo its self, it’s a separate, and the cost for installing this and activating this within the Focus’s ECU is quite high (Roughly £500 once you have sourced all the required parts). I would recommend installing a Parrot if you require a hands free kit, this will cost around £120 (depending on the model) if you don’t like the thought of having a screen, I would recommend the Parrot MKi9000, of it you are not bothered about the screen, I can highly recommend a Parrot MKi9200 (which I have installed in my car).
Hope that helps
James
Hy
Were can i find an curvy fascia panel for cd 6000?
Thanks!
Hi George,
You can find the fascia to convert into single din here:
Black Ford Focus MK2.5 Oval Fascia
Silver Ford Focus MK2.5 Fascia
Hi. Where can I find fascia for double din. Thank you Adrian
Hi Adrian,
If you require a double din fascia, you cannot perform this modification, you will need the standard MK2 stereo, or perform the opposite of this guide if you have the oval fascia already.
If you have the MK2.5 stereo, you will need to visit your Ford dealership, or search for an Autoleads DFP-07-17 and get a MK2 fascia panel, which will then allow you to purchase a double din fascia (Connects2 CT24FD18)
Thanks
James
Hi George,
You can find the fascia to convert into single din here:
Black Ford Focus MK2.5 Oval Fascia
Silver Ford Focus MK2.5 Fascia
Hi James,
I’ve just got a 2006 Ford Focus Ghia – would like to add an adapter to connect my iPhone 5 either via usb, bluetooth or even better both!
There are aftermarket stereos which do everything I need but I would rather have an OEM unit. My Focus has a unit with the CDDJ button, I understand I will most likely need to change this for a facelifted model – be it Ford or Sony, what other adapters would I need? Do you know anywhere I can currently buy a facelift stereo fascia (in silver?)
Thanks,
Dave
Hi Dave,
Sorry for the late reply. I did price up once upon a time how much it would cost to connect my iPhone to the car using the standard Ford parts, but this would have turned into a £400+ job.
To connect the iPhone via USB requires you to have the Bluetooth module in any case. This module comes with everything you would need for the standard hands free kit (including microphone, wiring and the model it’s self). This is an expensive bit of kit, which is why I went along the route of using a Parrot kit.
There is a Parrot kit available which you do not require a screen to use, which I feel may interest you if you are looking to keep the standard look. Have a search for the Parrot MKi9000 :: http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits/parrot-mki9000
This is the same kit I have in my car (less the screen) allows you to have hands fee (via Bluetooth) and provides you with a USB connector, iPhone connector and a 3.5mm jack lead to play your music through the stereo.
James,
My name is Jesús Andrés, I am originally from México, I am the owner of a 2010 Ford Focus Mk2.5, I am fixing and suiting this baby up. I am trying to find a couple of parts I would like to ask you about a couple of doubts; if you were so kind and provide me your e-mail so I can go ahead and ask this questions would be great, my e-mail is jafloresz85@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and attention.
A brilliant article – Thanks. This has allowed me to remove with ease my 6000CD from my 08 Focus Style 08. Trouble is I have now located the problem not to the stereo but to a possible blown speaker driverside. I am however completely baffled as to how to remove the side panels and any guidance /tips would be greatly appreciated.
Great tutorial regaring replacing mk2 radio with a mk 2.5 one.
I have the opposite request. I would like to fit a Sony Ford Focus mk2 cd/radio in to a 2009 mk2.5 Focus as I like the look of these better. Is the principle the same and what parts would I need. The mk2.5 screws in whereas the mk2 clips in.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Been trying to find that oval fascia for a while now on the net, any ideas where I might pick one up? Ford have quoted €180!!!
Hello,
I have been looking everywhere for the oval Fascia for the ford focus. I have a square one and i have put a new stereo that needs to have the oval fascia. Could you please tell me where i could get one from?
Can get them from Ford, or even eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-WARDS-FORD-FOCUS-MK4-STEREO-FACIA-/280733080290?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415cfedae2
Hi James,
I have focus 57 plate with the oval type stereo which unscrews, a Mk 2.5 I think.
I have a Kenwood KDC-BT30 Bluetooth stereo on the way and have also got lead Pc2-08-4. Is this the correct lead for the stereo and will the bluetooth hands free work?
Have a feeling it isnt after reading this post.
Many thanks,
Chris.
Hi Chris,
First off you will need a single din facia for that stereo to fit, you’ll require a FP-07-11 (Black) or FP-07-11/S (Silver), depending on the colour of your dash….
You have also ordered the wrong lead, as you will require a PC2-84-4, and NOT the PC2-08-4 as this is for the MK1/MK1.5 Focus
Hope that helps
James
Hi I’ve just done the above conversion, but want to run my ipod as well , but am being told you can’t get a lead to run from the Sony CDX to ipod – Any ideas?
Hi Wayne,
The only way you can get an iPod to link in is with something like this
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=CTAFOIPOD005
This fools the CD player into thinking a cd changer is connected, only problem is that you cannot see what track is playing (ie artist name, or album) you’ll only get CD1 Track 2 or what ever…..
The only other way is to install something like a Parrot MKi9100 or MKi9200
Hi mate, thanks alot for this info. Been looking for this for ages. Do you know if the facelift model has the same speakers or different ones because the facelift sounds slightly better. And is there any way of converting the green dial lights to the ones you get on a 57 plate which are white.i know u can get the conversion kit on ebay but it requires soldering which is difficult. Thanks
Hi Zee,
I think you’ll find the speakers are the same on the facelift and pre-facelift models, but the stereo’s are slightly different (slightly better internal components on the facelift stereo) – which will be why it sounds ever so slightly better.
As for converting the lights, you have to de-solder and solder new LED’s into the custers/stereo to convert them, there is nothing easy to do to change the colour.
hi
i want to do the opposite of what you`ve done here lol.
i`ve got a double din radio i want to put in but need the square fascia instead of the curvy one. do you have a part number ?
Hi Steve, I dont currently have a part number, but I’ll see if I can find one for you, but if its a double din stereo your fitting, have a look at this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DFP-07-17-Ford-Focus-Fascia-Stalk-Adaptor-Fitting-Kit-/160516686327?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_FasciaPlates_SM&hash=item255f8a41f7
There is also a genunie Focus Fascia here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-FORD-FOCUS-STEREO-HEATER-SURROUND-DASH-FASCIA-/170611233367?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b938d257
Not sure if the facelift will have the screw holes though (cannot remember off the top of my head)
James, hello mate, i’ve read a few of your articles this evening, they’re very informative, helpful..and interesting.
I’ve a problem you’ve may not come across as yet, its the opposite to the ones you’ve tackled lol.
I recently bought an new ST (Dec 2010), its all totally black which i think looks fab, except for the rear lights which stand out because they’re silver (glazed). So i bought a pair of LED black Lexus style lights..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-MK2-04-LED-BLACK-LEXUS-STYLE-REAR-LIGHTS-/300456677347?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f49d0fe3
When it came to fitting them, although they were the exact size and shape, the looms didn’t match and even the colour coding of the wires differed. It looks like i’ve bought mk2 lights for a mk2.5 model?
can i do anything about this?
I have emailed the company i bought them from with a copy of the original email i sent them stating my car was the 2010 model but they haven’t replied yet.
Your problems/solutions have been how to upgrade and i’m basically asking for your advice on ‘downgrading’ lol.
all the best
Steve
Hi Steve,
Yes it sounds like you have been sent units for the MK2 and not the facelift model (the plugs are slightly different). There are no converter looms that i know of… Only way I can think of is to go to a scrappy and chop the wiring loom off a set of mk2.5 lights. Where bout’s are you from Steve, if your anywhere near Durham, send me a email as I’ll be more then happy to help convert them if you get the wiring looms.
You could even chop the plug off the connector that you have at the moment, and using a multi meter find the ground/brake/indicator/side lights (should be 4 wires there – thinking off the top of my head at the moment as mine is currently buried under a load of snow)
Cheers
James
Cheers for that, yeh what a doughnut, i realy should’ve checked first.
Well hopefully ultimatestyling (the company i bought them off) will reply after chrimbo, fingers crossed they’ll exchange them for an updated set, if available.
Failing that i’ll take you up on your offer and make a trip to Durham..quite a treck from Daventry in Northants mind lol.
Thats a good point you made about tinkering around with the present lights to make a pair i’m happy with..worth looking at
Thanks again James
Steve
Hi Steve,
Aye keep me updated on what they say… hopefully they will send you the right ones (that’s if they make them of course)
I’ll see if I can find any wiring looms that adapt the mk2.5 into a mk2 for the rear lights – doubt there is any like, might make some lol
hiya mate, hope your well
James can you send me your email ad. i’ve some pics etc to send you
cheers
steve
Cheers James,
been searching for this for a while
Thx for answering the mail.