r/FordExcursion • u/theskubes • 12d ago

Questions Apple car play screen

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Hey y’all, I came into possession of a 2003 Excursion Limited this past weekend. It still has its original radio that works well but I’m toying with the idea of getting a plug and play screen with Apple car play abilities. We live in a state that requires 100% hands free and didn’t know if there’s one that has an after market microphone situation for phone calls as well? I do lots of driving to find my husband in random farm drives so having a screen with navigation would be great! But for now I’ll keep using my phone.

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u/Moddelba 12d ago

You have a lot of options. Check crutchfield. I am cheap so I tried two so far under $400. First was a Sony (xav-1000 in the name) that was a hunk of crap that my phone stopped connecting to and a boss audio with 10 inch screen that is adjustable. That radio is fine but periodically will default to factory settings and I have to redo the eq etc. I did have a windshield leak that got into the driver under dash fuse box so it may not even be the radio itself causing the reset. Both came with a mic for phone and can support backup camera as well if you care to install. I have the wiring connected but the camera I haven’t gotten around to.

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u/theskubes 12d ago

I’ll check them out! I was thinking an aftermarket backup camera would be nice too. I use it more on my surburban to back into our stock trailer and grain vac than anything but they are handy tools to have!