CAC FAFORDESCAPE200620127 (F7FD3) Facia Kit Compatible with Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 Double DIN Fascia Panel Dash Plate
CAC FAFORDESCAPE200620127 Facia Kit Compatible with Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 Double DIN Fascia Panel Dash Plate
Professional double-DIN facia plate specifically engineered for Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 vehicles enabling seamless installation of aftermarket double-DIN head units into factory dashboard openings. Manufactured from premium high-quality ABS plastic molding ensuring structural integrity and long-term durability matching factory dashboard materials. The comprehensive kit includes facia panel and removable trim ring providing dual configuration options: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring, accommodating various aftermarket receiver sizes including touchscreen navigation systems and Apple CarPlay Android Auto enabled head units while maintaining clean professional installation appearance. Black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda interior trim maintaining cohesive dashboard aesthetics.
Product Overview
The CAC FAFORDESCAPE200620127 solves the fundamental installation challenge facing Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 owners seeking to upgrade factory audio systems with modern aftermarket double-DIN head units. These vehicles during their respective production periods featured factory audio system installations utilizing proprietary dashboard configurations incompatible with standard aftermarket double-DIN head unit dimensions without proper conversion fascia adapters. Without proper vehicle-specific facia conversion, installing aftermarket double-DIN head units necessitates cutting or permanently modifying factory dashboards, creating irregular gaps around head unit perimeters, exposing mounting brackets and wiring, and producing unprofessional installation aesthetics diminishing vehicle interior appearance and resale value. Universal facia adapters lack the precise fitment dimensions required for these specific dashboard configurations resulting in misaligned panels, visible gaps, and incompatibility with factory trim pieces.
This precision-engineered multi-vehicle facia plate converts factory dashboard openings across Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 to standardized double-DIN dimensions with dual configuration options through included trim ring: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring for compact head units, or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring for larger chassis receivers. This installation flexibility ensures compatibility with wide variety of aftermarket head unit designs from compact touchscreen receivers to large format multimedia navigation systems. Manufactured from high-quality ABS plastic molding matching factory dashboard material properties, the black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda interior trim maintaining cohesive appearance. Minor modifications may be required depending on specific vehicle configuration as dashboard variations exist across model years and trim levels. The facia design accommodates modern aftermarket head units featuring large touchscreen displays and advanced connectivity while maintaining access to factory climate controls and surrounding dashboard functions. Professional installation is recommended for optimal fitment, proper trim ring configuration selection, and alignment with surrounding dashboard components.
Key Features
Ford-Mazda Platform Compatibility – Engineered to fit both Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 models sharing common dashboard architecture from Ford-Mazda corporate partnership era enabling single facia solution across both brand platforms.
Extended MY10 Model Year Coverage – Includes Ford Escape through MY10 (Model Year 2010) designation covering specific production period ensuring proper compatibility verification for vehicles manufactured during this extended timeframe.
Dual Configuration Design – Includes removable trim ring providing two installation configurations: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring for compact head units, or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring for larger chassis receivers, accommodating wide variety of aftermarket head unit dimensions.
Complete Installation Kit – Comprehensive package includes double-DIN facia panel and trim ring eliminating need for sourcing additional installation components providing complete dashboard conversion solution.
High-Quality ABS Construction – Manufactured from premium ABS plastic molding providing appropriate structural rigidity, dimensional stability, impact resistance, and long-term durability matching factory dashboard material properties ensuring extended service life without warping or degradation.
Factory Dashboard Integration – Black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda factory interior trim maintaining cohesive dashboard appearance with proper color matching and material consistency eliminating visual discontinuity common with aftermarket installation components.
Climate Control Access – Design maintains full access to factory climate control functions, surrounding dashboard controls, and original equipment integration ensuring complete vehicle functionality retention during aftermarket audio system installation.
Modern Head Unit Accommodation – Dual aperture dimensions support contemporary aftermarket head units featuring large touchscreen displays, advanced connectivity options, navigation capabilities, and multimedia processing accommodating current technology standards.
Professional Installation Appearance – Eliminates gaps, exposed mounting hardware, and misaligned panels common with universal solutions through precise vehicle-specific engineering ensuring clean professional installation aesthetics maintaining vehicle interior value.
Factory Dashboard Preservation – Enables aftermarket head unit installation without cutting or permanently modifying factory dashboard structures maintaining original vehicle integrity supporting potential return to factory configuration and preserving resale value.
Flexible Configuration Options – Design allows modification based on specific vehicle configuration ensuring compatibility with various dashboard variations across compatible models and trim levels while maintaining structural integrity and mounting security.
Minor Trimming Accommodation – Design allows minor trimming for exceptionally large screen configurations or non-standard chassis dimensions ensuring compatibility with wide variety of aftermarket head unit options while maintaining structural integrity.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | FAFORDESCAPE200620127 |
| Product Type | Double-DIN Facia Plate Kit |
| Brand | CAC (Car Audio Connect) |
| Function | Factory Dashboard to Double-DIN Conversion |
| Vehicle Compatibility | Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10, Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 |
| Internal Aperture (With Trim Ring) | 173mm (W) x 98mm (H) |
| Internal Aperture (Without Trim Ring) | 178mm (W) x 101mm (H) |
| DIN Size | Double-DIN (2DIN) |
| Material | High-Quality ABS Plastic Molding |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Matte Black Dashboard Coordination |
| Head Unit Support | Aftermarket Double-DIN Receivers |
| Trim Ring | Removable for Dual Configuration Options |
| Touchscreen Compatibility | Large Format Touchscreen Displays |
| Climate Control | Full Factory Function Retention |
| Installation Note | May Require Modification Depending on Vehicle Configuration |
| Construction Quality | Factory-Match Material Properties |
| Package Contents | 1x Facia Plate, 1x Trim Ring |
| Purpose | Aftermarket Head Unit Installation Conversion |
| Platform Coverage | Ford-Mazda Partnership Vehicles 2006-2012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does "MY10" mean in the Ford Escape compatibility?
A: MY10 refers to "Model Year 2010" which is a specific production designation. Some vehicles have extended production runs where earlier or later MY (Model Year) designations indicate manufacturing timeframe variations. For Ford Escape, ensure your vehicle is from the 2006-2012 production period and verify it matches the MY10 designation if your vehicle is from around 2010. When in doubt, check with a professional installer or provide your vehicle's VIN for precise compatibility confirmation.
Q: How can one facia plate fit both Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute?
A: The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute are sister vehicles built on shared platform architecture during the Ford-Mazda corporate partnership. They share identical dashboard designs and audio system mounting configurations despite different exterior styling and badges. This platform sharing enables a single facia plate to accommodate both models with consistent fitment and professional appearance.
Q: What's the difference between installing with or without the trim ring?
A: The trim ring provides installation flexibility for different aftermarket head unit chassis sizes. With the trim ring installed, the internal aperture measures 173mm x 98mm, suitable for head units with compact external dimensions and smaller bezels. Removing the trim ring expands the aperture to 178mm x 101mm, accommodating larger chassis head units with extended bezel dimensions or oversized touchscreens. Choose the configuration that best matches your specific head unit's external dimensions for optimal fitment.
Q: What does "may require modification depending on vehicle configuration" mean?
A: Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute vehicles may have slight dashboard variations depending on model year within the compatibility range, trim level, market region, or specific factory options. Some vehicles may require minor adjustments such as trimming plastic edges, adjusting mounting points, or adapting to slightly different dashboard contours for perfect fitment. Professional installers are experienced with these variations and can make appropriate adjustments for optimal results. This is common with facia plates covering extended model year ranges.
Q: Do I need any additional parts besides this facia kit to install an aftermarket head unit?
A: Yes, you will need several additional components for complete installation: a vehicle-specific wiring harness adapter to connect the aftermarket head unit to your vehicle's factory wiring, an antenna adapter to connect the factory antenna to the aftermarket head unit, and potentially a steering wheel control interface if your vehicle has steering wheel audio controls and you want to retain them. The facia kit addresses the physical dashboard mounting conversion but does not include electrical connection components.
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CAC FAFORDESCAPE200620127 Facia Kit Compatible with Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 Double DIN Fascia Panel Dash Plate
Professional double-DIN facia plate specifically engineered for Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 vehicles enabling seamless installation of aftermarket double-DIN head units into factory dashboard openings. Manufactured from premium high-quality ABS plastic molding ensuring structural integrity and long-term durability matching factory dashboard materials. The comprehensive kit includes facia panel and removable trim ring providing dual configuration options: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring, accommodating various aftermarket receiver sizes including touchscreen navigation systems and Apple CarPlay Android Auto enabled head units while maintaining clean professional installation appearance. Black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda interior trim maintaining cohesive dashboard aesthetics.
Product Overview
The CAC FAFORDESCAPE200620127 solves the fundamental installation challenge facing Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 owners seeking to upgrade factory audio systems with modern aftermarket double-DIN head units. These vehicles during their respective production periods featured factory audio system installations utilizing proprietary dashboard configurations incompatible with standard aftermarket double-DIN head unit dimensions without proper conversion fascia adapters. Without proper vehicle-specific facia conversion, installing aftermarket double-DIN head units necessitates cutting or permanently modifying factory dashboards, creating irregular gaps around head unit perimeters, exposing mounting brackets and wiring, and producing unprofessional installation aesthetics diminishing vehicle interior appearance and resale value. Universal facia adapters lack the precise fitment dimensions required for these specific dashboard configurations resulting in misaligned panels, visible gaps, and incompatibility with factory trim pieces.
This precision-engineered multi-vehicle facia plate converts factory dashboard openings across Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 to standardized double-DIN dimensions with dual configuration options through included trim ring: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring for compact head units, or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring for larger chassis receivers. This installation flexibility ensures compatibility with wide variety of aftermarket head unit designs from compact touchscreen receivers to large format multimedia navigation systems. Manufactured from high-quality ABS plastic molding matching factory dashboard material properties, the black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda interior trim maintaining cohesive appearance. Minor modifications may be required depending on specific vehicle configuration as dashboard variations exist across model years and trim levels. The facia design accommodates modern aftermarket head units featuring large touchscreen displays and advanced connectivity while maintaining access to factory climate controls and surrounding dashboard functions. Professional installation is recommended for optimal fitment, proper trim ring configuration selection, and alignment with surrounding dashboard components.
Key Features
Ford-Mazda Platform Compatibility – Engineered to fit both Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10 and Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 models sharing common dashboard architecture from Ford-Mazda corporate partnership era enabling single facia solution across both brand platforms.
Extended MY10 Model Year Coverage – Includes Ford Escape through MY10 (Model Year 2010) designation covering specific production period ensuring proper compatibility verification for vehicles manufactured during this extended timeframe.
Dual Configuration Design – Includes removable trim ring providing two installation configurations: 173mm x 98mm with trim ring for compact head units, or 178mm x 101mm without trim ring for larger chassis receivers, accommodating wide variety of aftermarket head unit dimensions.
Complete Installation Kit – Comprehensive package includes double-DIN facia panel and trim ring eliminating need for sourcing additional installation components providing complete dashboard conversion solution.
High-Quality ABS Construction – Manufactured from premium ABS plastic molding providing appropriate structural rigidity, dimensional stability, impact resistance, and long-term durability matching factory dashboard material properties ensuring extended service life without warping or degradation.
Factory Dashboard Integration – Black finish coordinates with Ford and Mazda factory interior trim maintaining cohesive dashboard appearance with proper color matching and material consistency eliminating visual discontinuity common with aftermarket installation components.
Climate Control Access – Design maintains full access to factory climate control functions, surrounding dashboard controls, and original equipment integration ensuring complete vehicle functionality retention during aftermarket audio system installation.
Modern Head Unit Accommodation – Dual aperture dimensions support contemporary aftermarket head units featuring large touchscreen displays, advanced connectivity options, navigation capabilities, and multimedia processing accommodating current technology standards.
Professional Installation Appearance – Eliminates gaps, exposed mounting hardware, and misaligned panels common with universal solutions through precise vehicle-specific engineering ensuring clean professional installation aesthetics maintaining vehicle interior value.
Factory Dashboard Preservation – Enables aftermarket head unit installation without cutting or permanently modifying factory dashboard structures maintaining original vehicle integrity supporting potential return to factory configuration and preserving resale value.
Flexible Configuration Options – Design allows modification based on specific vehicle configuration ensuring compatibility with various dashboard variations across compatible models and trim levels while maintaining structural integrity and mounting security.
Minor Trimming Accommodation – Design allows minor trimming for exceptionally large screen configurations or non-standard chassis dimensions ensuring compatibility with wide variety of aftermarket head unit options while maintaining structural integrity.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | FAFORDESCAPE200620127 |
| Product Type | Double-DIN Facia Plate Kit |
| Brand | CAC (Car Audio Connect) |
| Function | Factory Dashboard to Double-DIN Conversion |
| Vehicle Compatibility | Ford Escape 2006-2012 MY10, Mazda Tribute 2006-2008 |
| Internal Aperture (With Trim Ring) | 173mm (W) x 98mm (H) |
| Internal Aperture (Without Trim Ring) | 178mm (W) x 101mm (H) |
| DIN Size | Double-DIN (2DIN) |
| Material | High-Quality ABS Plastic Molding |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Matte Black Dashboard Coordination |
| Head Unit Support | Aftermarket Double-DIN Receivers |
| Trim Ring | Removable for Dual Configuration Options |
| Touchscreen Compatibility | Large Format Touchscreen Displays |
| Climate Control | Full Factory Function Retention |
| Installation Note | May Require Modification Depending on Vehicle Configuration |
| Construction Quality | Factory-Match Material Properties |
| Package Contents | 1x Facia Plate, 1x Trim Ring |
| Purpose | Aftermarket Head Unit Installation Conversion |
| Platform Coverage | Ford-Mazda Partnership Vehicles 2006-2012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does "MY10" mean in the Ford Escape compatibility?
A: MY10 refers to "Model Year 2010" which is a specific production designation. Some vehicles have extended production runs where earlier or later MY (Model Year) designations indicate manufacturing timeframe variations. For Ford Escape, ensure your vehicle is from the 2006-2012 production period and verify it matches the MY10 designation if your vehicle is from around 2010. When in doubt, check with a professional installer or provide your vehicle's VIN for precise compatibility confirmation.
Q: How can one facia plate fit both Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute?
A: The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute are sister vehicles built on shared platform architecture during the Ford-Mazda corporate partnership. They share identical dashboard designs and audio system mounting configurations despite different exterior styling and badges. This platform sharing enables a single facia plate to accommodate both models with consistent fitment and professional appearance.
Q: What's the difference between installing with or without the trim ring?
A: The trim ring provides installation flexibility for different aftermarket head unit chassis sizes. With the trim ring installed, the internal aperture measures 173mm x 98mm, suitable for head units with compact external dimensions and smaller bezels. Removing the trim ring expands the aperture to 178mm x 101mm, accommodating larger chassis head units with extended bezel dimensions or oversized touchscreens. Choose the configuration that best matches your specific head unit's external dimensions for optimal fitment.
Q: What does "may require modification depending on vehicle configuration" mean?
A: Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute vehicles may have slight dashboard variations depending on model year within the compatibility range, trim level, market region, or specific factory options. Some vehicles may require minor adjustments such as trimming plastic edges, adjusting mounting points, or adapting to slightly different dashboard contours for perfect fitment. Professional installers are experienced with these variations and can make appropriate adjustments for optimal results. This is common with facia plates covering extended model year ranges.
Q: Do I need any additional parts besides this facia kit to install an aftermarket head unit?
A: Yes, you will need several additional components for complete installation: a vehicle-specific wiring harness adapter to connect the aftermarket head unit to your vehicle's factory wiring, an antenna adapter to connect the factory antenna to the aftermarket head unit, and potentially a steering wheel control interface if your vehicle has steering wheel audio controls and you want to retain them. The facia kit addresses the physical dashboard mounting conversion but does not include electrical connection components.
