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Rectangular car stereo unit with chrome trim faceplate showing AM FM CD labels and disc slot

1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio 8G1T-18C815-DA Audiophile Receiver 2008-2009

SKU CH-VG65-WTPCS

Factory remanufactured OEM audiophile radio with AM/FM, MP3 and six-disc CD playback for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight6
  • Plug-and-play installation with no programming codes required
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit cleaned and thoroughly tested
  • Designed for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable
  • Audiophile version compatible only with factory Audiophile systems
  • Technical support provided by 1 Factory Radio

Vehicle-Specific Audiophile Radio

This is a professionally remanufactured OEM radio built for 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models equipped with the factory Audiophile sound system. It provides AM/FM reception, MP3 playback, and a six-disc CD changer in a direct-fit unit.

Fitment Requirements

The unit works only with the Audiophile audio system; vehicles equipped with the base radio will not be compatible. Buyers who do not have the Audiophile system should look for the non-Audiophile version instead.

Critical Part Number Match

The correct part number is 8G1T-18C815-DA, which replaces compatible numbers 8G1T-18C815-BC and 8G1T-18C815-BB. Verifying this exact number against the original radio is the single step that confirms the part will function.

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Price $295.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model name8G1T-18C815-DA
Product typeRadio
Connectivity
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
Auxiliary portNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the 8G1T-18C815-DA unit in my 2008 Ford Taurus and what mounting step is often missed?

Verify your vehicle has the Audiophile system first; this unit only works with that system. Match the chrome-trim mounting brackets and factory plugs exactly, then connect the harness — no codes needed for plug-and-play operation.

What maintenance will the 6-disc CD mechanism in this 2009 Mercury Sable radio need over time?

The CD changer may eventually require laser-lens cleaning or belt replacement if discs skip or fail to load; the remanufactured unit has already been serviced and checked, so no immediate maintenance is required.

What is the first limitation I will hit when using the AM/FM/mp3 playback continuously on long drives?

The factory Audiophile amplifier and speaker system will reach its thermal and power limits before the radio itself does, so sustained high-volume playback is constrained by the vehicle's original audio hardware.

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