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Rectangular car radio unit with chrome faceplate showing AM FM CD labels and a 3.5 mm aux jack

1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio 8F9T-18C869-FB receiver 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X AM FM CD AUX

SKU CH-8T16-KCQT4

Factory-remanufactured OEM radio for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X with AM/FM, CD, and added 3.5 mm auxiliary input

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight6
  • Direct AUX input plays portable devices cleanly
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit fits 2008 2009 Ford Taurus X
  • AM FM CD MP3 playback retained with upgrade
  • 5 mm jack integrates with factory sound controls
  • Interchange 638-02899 matches part 8F9T-18C869-FB

Factory Radio 8F9T-18C869-FB for Ford Taurus X

This professionally remanufactured OEM receiver is built specifically for the 2008 and 2009 Ford Taurus X. It restores the original AM, FM and MP3 CD playback while adding a front-facing 3.5 mm auxiliary input. The unit is not compatible with the factory Audiophile sound system found in some models.

Sustained playback behaviour

The CD mechanism reads MP3 discs and standard audio CDs continuously during long drives without skipping. The auxiliary input maintains a direct wired signal from a phone or portable player, avoiding the dropouts and compression artefacts common with wireless adapters. All factory sound controls remain active for the external source.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a direct-fit OEM replacement, the head unit draws power from the vehicle's original harness without requiring additional wiring or cooling. Operation is silent, producing no audible fan or mechanical noise beyond normal disc loading. The unit integrates with the Taurus X dashboard lighting and controls exactly as the factory radio did.

How it compares

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Price $184.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model name8F9T-18C869-FB
Product typeRadio
Connectivity
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
Auxiliary portYes

Questions about this item

Does the remanufactured 8F9T-18C869-FB unit run hot or draw extra power during all-day driving?

The professionally remanufactured OEM radio uses the vehicle's standard electrical system and is designed for continuous operation without excessive heat buildup.

What existing wiring or brackets must already be in the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X for this receiver to install and function?

It requires the factory mounting brackets and plugs that match the 8F9T-18C869-FB part number; confirm these are present before installation.

Will this upgraded radio work alongside the original steering-wheel controls and factory amplifier in a non-Audiophile Taurus X?

Yes, it retains integration with the standard steering-wheel controls and factory amplifier, but it is not compatible with the Audiophile sound system.

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