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I fixed one, it would eject for a while but it did not stay together and went back to not ejecting again; I guess I didn't actually fix it, LoL !
Easiest fix is to replace it with either aftermarket unit or a new CD-6 Unit.
If you happen to locate a Explorer with the Pioneer Unit, take all the speakers, front and rear AND there is an amp I believe it is located Driver's Side Rear. Don't forget the harness. Front Speakers are Co-Axial and they really bring out the highs far better than OEM Standard Speakers, the Rear Speakers, to me look the same as OEM Ranger Speakers but I put them in as a set and they sound good enough. I got a complete package from the JY, the speakers are now being used in my '03 and they sound great with Digital Music but the Head Unit and the amp never worked right, must have had too much weather exposure in the JY.
Since I am on a roll... aftermarket head Units and Speakers are so subjective, I like Pioneer Head Units, maybe the older units were better but I am still holding on, looking at a new Pioneer Head Unit. The speakers I have, waiting to go in will define my future purchases in speakers. All seven of the speakers are Pioneer, selected along with the amp using the Pioneer selection guide on their site, hoping for the best. Most aftermarket Heads and Speakers are better than OEM, unless you get a special OEM Unit.
My Wife's VW came with a Fender System, who made what... I never found out, but it did sound really good. It had quite a few speakers and no matter where you sat the sound was the same.
Before anyone buys a system they need to listen to either one that is already installed in a Ranger or at least in one of the Sound Rooms at a Store that sells Sound Systems. Sound room can be deceptive, the area of the room vs the area of a Ranger Cab tends to throw things off.
OK Im done for now, good luck to anyone buying a new Sound System for the Truck !
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !