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A black rectangular wiring harness with multiple coloured cables and a grey multi-pin connector

Metra Electronics

Metra Electronics AXABH-FD1 Ford Amp Bypass Harness 2011-2017 Sony amplified

SKU CH-KVX4-P6WQ2

Vehicle-specific harness bypasses the factory Sony amplifier in compatible Ford models from 2011 to 2017 for aftermarket amp installation

  • Product typeCar Stereo Add-Ons
  • Bypass the factory Sony amplifier cleanly with a vehicle-specific harness
  • Wire an aftermarket amplifier directly without cutting factory wiring
  • Reduce installation time by eliminating unnecessary labour and wire runs
  • Compatible with Ford Edge 2011-2017 and Escape 2013-2016 models
  • Fits Ford F-150 2013-2017 and Explorer 2011-2017 vehicles

Vehicle-specific bypass harness

The AXABH-FD1 harness lets installers bypass the factory Sony amplifier in compatible Ford vehicles from 2011 through 2017. It provides loose-wire connections so an aftermarket amplifier can be wired directly without cutting the original loom. The plug-and-play design reduces installation time and preserves the vehicle wiring integrity. Suitable for Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, Flex, Focus, Fusion and Taurus models within the listed years.

Thermals noise and power draw

This passive wiring harness generates no heat and produces no audible noise during operation. It draws no electrical power of its own and adds negligible resistance to the speaker-level signal path. The unit simply routes the existing amplifier outputs to the new amplifier inputs without active circuitry. No cooling or external power supply is required.

Sony amplified system compatibility

The harness is engineered exclusively for Ford vehicles equipped with the factory Sony amplified audio system between 2011 and 2017. It will not function in non-Sony or base-audio configurations because the connector pin-out and signal levels differ. Buyers must verify their vehicle has the Sony amplified system before purchase. Vehicles outside the listed model years or without the Sony amplifier are not supported.

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Specifications

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Product typeCar Stereo Add-Ons

Questions about this item

How do I install the AXABH-FD1 harness to bypass the factory Sony amplifier in my 2013 Ford F-150?

Connect the vehicle-specific plugs into the factory wiring behind the radio, then run the loose wires to your aftermarket amplifier instead of the original Sony unit.

Will the AXABH-FD1 harness need replacement if I upgrade to a different aftermarket amplifier later?

No, the harness stays in the vehicle; only the loose-wire connections at the new amplifier change, so the bypass harness itself does not require replacement.

What is the first limitation I will hit when running the AXABH-FD1 harness with a high-power aftermarket amplifier on long drives?

The factory speaker wiring gauges limit current before the harness does, so sustained high-power output may cause voltage drop or heat in the original speaker leads.

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