[BansheeBruce]

I see that according to Crutchfield and others that the Double DIN's do not fit the older models. Has anyone been able to fit one in a 2004 or below? Is it only the size that is a problem?

 

[sailor]

When I searched this, I saw examples of folks who cut their dash a bit to make double din fit, the size looked REAL close, but they had to cut a Squared hole all the way around to do it...
wasn't too attractive as was, though you could clean up the look with some rubber edge molding or whatever you like...
The poster commented he wanted to improve the look - the info is good though - at least you know what you're getting into.

 

[kenzx3]

It will fit, needs a decent bit of trimming and fiberglass work to make it good as in no gaps, if your going to spend the money on a Double Din then do the bezel piece correctly [thumb]

 

[Alex Arce]

if your going to cut it and fiberglass a new surround you may want to buy a back radio surround just in case you dont like the way it comes out. there are always a few on sale every now and then

 

[FocusFreak09]

I fit a double din in my 2003. had to trim the top tab and the bottom tab to make it fit.

 

[TKE_Quailman]

if your going to cut it and fiberglass a new surround you may want to buy a back radio surround just in case you dont like the way it comes out. there are always a few on sale every now and then

Agreed dont chance messing up your only surround

 

[InfraRedSVTF]

Metra makes a double din install kit for the 00-04 Focuses now. the part number is 95-5806.

 

[ChrisRobin]

Metra makes a double din install kit for the 00-04 Focuses now. the part number is 95-5806.

You sir, are my friggin' hero. I've been waiting for this!

 

[scrammer]

oh my! indash 7" here i come! ....... next year[]

 

[svtguy88]

Anyone have pics of the Metra kit installed? I may have to order one...

 

[Kauai Guy]

Is the kit for a double din, or two single dins? I would imagine you would still have to cut the upper and lower tabs.

 

[InfraRedSVTF]

Is the kit for a double din, or two single dins? I would imagine you would still have to cut the upper and lower tabs.

The Metra kit is made specifically for double din, not two single din.

 

[Shawn_Diggidy]

This Metra breakthrough is fantastic! I've been planning for a while now on how I would hack and cut my dash up to make a big touchscreen fit. If this makes it a drop-in job I may be a little more motivated about actually upgrading my stereo.

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

How does that work? You still have to cut out the radio bezel, right?

 

[Kauai Guy]

Is anyone actually going to buy this? I'm considering a new headunit and this would open up possibilities.

 

[Kauai Guy]

Well, I ordered one. I ordered a new headunit and I'll buy a single din EQ. The description said it would fit either double din or two single dins. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

 

[03SVT#2174]

I can't tell you about the new metra kit, but I had an escape hybrid with the same sized radio as my SVT. I didn't have to touch the faceplate when I put in my double din, but I did have to trim a little off the top and bottom of the actual mount. When I sold that car, the factory deck locked right back in place like I never did anything to it.

 

[kenzx3]

Looks like somebody may have beat everyone to it, I just found this on another site:

In my opinion it looks like absolute ass as far as fitment. I thought it would as the way the dash piece curves. I'd still rather do fiberglass and remold it, which I will be doing in my '03 sometime this summer.

 

[Kauai Guy]

^^ That's not the Metra kit. I'm looking at my Double-Din kit right now and it most definitely is curved to match the contour of the radio surround.

 

[volcomstone1966]

that looks sweet , i might want to do this