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Rectangular car stereo head unit with chrome trim faceplate displaying AM FM mp3 CD and Bluetooth labels

1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio 8F9T-18C869-FB AM FM mp3 CD receiver Bluetooth

SKU CH-HF5R-Z15B2

OEM AM/FM mp3 CD receiver with Bluetooth streaming for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X models

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight7
  • Plug-and-play installation fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X
  • Bluetooth audio streaming from phones and tablets
  • AM FM mp3 CD playback with chrome trim
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit with part number 8F9T-18C869-FB
  • Technical support provided by 1 Factory Radio

Ford Taurus X radio upgrade

This factory radio fits 2008 and 2009 Ford Taurus X models and adds Bluetooth music streaming to the original AM FM mp3 CD player. It is a professionally remanufactured OEM unit with chrome trim that uses the vehicle's existing mounting brackets and plugs for direct replacement. Buyers with the Audiophile sound system cannot use this radio because it is not compatible with that configuration.

Sustained operation behaviour

The remanufactured OEM circuitry maintains stable reception and audio output during extended drives without the overheating or signal drift sometimes seen in aftermarket head units. Bluetooth streaming stays paired through multiple ignition cycles and continues playing in-app audio from services such as Spotify or Pandora without needing to re-pair each time the vehicle starts.

Installation and common issues

Plug and play installation uses the factory harness and brackets so no wiring adapters or dash kits are required for the correct vehicle. The most common problem is ordering this unit for a Taurus X equipped with the Audiophile system, which uses different connectors and will not work. Some phones need the pairing code 0000 entered during the first Bluetooth connection before audio streams successfully.

How it compares

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Price $241.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model name8F9T-18C869-FB
Product typeRadio
Connectivity
Bluetooth supportYes

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the 8F9T-18C869-FB radio produce during long drives?

The unit is a factory-style head unit with no cooling fan, so it runs silently and generates only minimal warmth typical of OEM radios.

What wiring or brackets must already be in my 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X for this 8F9T-18C869-FB radio to plug in?

You need the standard non-Audiophile mounting brackets and the matching factory connector; the supplier notes that some Taurus X models used a different radio style, so verify the brackets and plugs before fitting.

Will the 8F9T-18C869-FB radio work alongside the original steering-wheel controls and factory speakers in my Taurus X?

Yes, it is a plug-and-play OEM replacement designed for the non-Audiophile system, so it retains the factory steering-wheel buttons and speaker outputs without extra adapters.

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