METRA 95-5818 Truck 2-Din Dash Stereo Installation Kit for 1997-03 Ford/Lincoln

The Metra 95-5818 replaces the factory radio trim in 1997-2003 Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs so a double-DIN receiver, or two stacked single-DIN units, can be mounted in the dash.

The panel is molded from high-grade ABS plastic and contoured and textured to complement the surrounding trim, then painted to match the OEM color and finish. On a truck interior where the radio sits at eye level, that matters: the upgrade reads as original equipment instead of a patch job. All hardware required to mount an aftermarket radio is included, and a comprehensive instruction manual covers the disassembly sequence.

Applications include Ford Expedition 1997-2002, F-150 1997-2003, F-150 Heritage 2004, and F-250 1998, plus Lincoln Blackwood 2002 and Navigator 1997-2002. It is a common upgrade path for owners adding a modern touchscreen receiver with backup camera or smartphone support to a work truck or family hauler that shipped with a basic single-DIN cassette or CD unit.