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Black plastic wiring harness connector with multicoloured GXL wires attached

METRA

METRA 70-5516 Ford 1998-2001 Pre Amplifier Integrator Plug With GXL Wire car electronics accessory

SKU CH-YM6J-KZ1HK

A plug-and-play wiring harness that connects an aftermarket stereo to the factory amplifier in 1998–2001 Ford vehicles without cutting the original loom

  • Product typeCar Stereo Add-Ons
  • Installs without cutting the factory harness
  • Fits Ford models from 1998 to 2001
  • Colour-coded wires follow the EIA standard
  • ABS connector moulded for an exact fit
  • GXL wire adds flexibility and heat resistance

Vehicle integration plug

The Metra 70-5516 is a pre-amplifier integrator plug designed for Ford vehicles produced between 1998 and 2001. It enables installers to connect an aftermarket radio without cutting or splicing the factory harness. Compatible models include the Grand Marquis, Escape, Continental, Town Car and Crown Victoria from those years.

Sustained wiring performance

The assembly uses GXL wire which provides more flexibility, power handling and heat resistance than standard alternatives. Terminals are pressure-inserted into the ABS plastic connector, making it virtually impossible to pull a wire free during or after installation. Color-coded Turbowires follow the aftermarket industry standard for consistent identification.

Factory harness limits

The plug preserves the original vehicle wiring by eliminating the need to cut the OEM radio harness. Its molded ABS connector is built for a precise fit within the factory dash opening. A reference chart on the package back assists with matching each radio wire to the correct vehicle circuit.

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Specifications

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Product typeCar Stereo Add-Ons

Questions about this item

Will the GXL wire in the 70-5516 harness handle engine-bay heat during daily driving?

The GXL wire used in the 70-5516 is specified for higher heat resistance and power handling than standard automotive wire, making it suitable for the temperatures found in Ford 1998-2001 installations.

Does the 70-5516 plug require the factory amplifier to remain in the vehicle?

Yes, the 70-5516 is a pre-amplifier integrator plug designed to connect an aftermarket radio to the existing factory amplifier in Ford 1998-2001 models such as Grand Marquis, Crown Victoria and Town Car.

Can the colour-coded leads on the 70-5516 be matched to a 1998 Crown Victoria speaker wiring diagram?

The 70-5516 leads follow the EIA aftermarket colour code; the package includes a chart for radio connections, but speaker-level wiring for a 1998 Crown Victoria is not covered by this amplifier integrator harness.

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