The MS-FRD1 interface allows the replacement of a factory radio in select Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. The MS-FRD1 will maintain operation of the SYNC® system in vehicles with Sony®, THX®, Audiophile® & Shaker® audio systems & also audio systems without external amplifiers . The MS-FRD1 allows audio from the SYNC® system to play through the aftermarket radios auxiliary input. This interface will also retain an external factory Sirius Satellite Radio tuner as well as Rear Seat Entertainment. SYNC® or the factory Sirius tuner can be controlled from the Steering Wheel Controls or from the separate multi-function LCD display. Retains all functions of SYNC® including: Voice Recognition Music Search USB iPod Auxiliary Input Streaming Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Phone Turn-by-Turn Navigation 911 Assist Display screen included Vehicle Health Report Retains Factory Satellite Radio (Must be external) Retains Standard, Audiophile®, Shaker®, THX®, and Sony® Amplified systems Retains all Steering Wheel Controls (Requires SWI-RC or SWI-CP2) Retains Rear Seat Entertainment and Rear Seat Controls Provides all necessary outputs for Standard or Navigation radio installations Antenna adapter is included Compatibility Notes Aftermarket radio MUST have an auxiliary input in order for the SYNC audio to be heard Not compatible in vehicles equipped with navigation Vehicles equipped with a radio that has an internal satellite radio tuner will not be able to retain the factory satellite radio 2011 Vehicles require revision 1.1.1.4 or higher Must be revision 1.2.1.6 or higher to retain Ford "MyKey" features
