MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
#41
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
I was similarly PO'd when I got my '07 FEH. The brochure was not specific on MP3 paying or iPod hook up so I phoned the Customer Service number from the Ford Website. I clearly stated that I was ordering the Nav system and she assured me that it would play MP3 CDs and have an iPod input. Of course neither are there and I have no proof that the conversation ever took place.
However, as detailed in the MP3 hook up sticky thread, I am now delighted with my PIE hook up, which was just $130 and installed in 5 minutes.
EDIT: I've just noticed that right here in the GH wiki: https://www.greenhybrid.com/wiki/index.php/Ford_Escape_Hybrid the Nav system is reported as having MP3 capability.
However, as detailed in the MP3 hook up sticky thread, I am now delighted with my PIE hook up, which was just $130 and installed in 5 minutes.
EDIT: I've just noticed that right here in the GH wiki: https://www.greenhybrid.com/wiki/index.php/Ford_Escape_Hybrid the Nav system is reported as having MP3 capability.
Last edited by CCRGMac; 01-02-2007 at 09:22 AM.
#42
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
I have a stock 07 MMH and it plays MP3 CDs just fine...if you burn them as HighMat MP3 128k sample rate. I do however share your concern with the brochure stating that the system would play MP3s with no further explanation. In my Prius, it meant an audio jack...not on the MMH!
#44
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
The question of playing MP3's is with regard to the Hybrid/Nav system. The other radios Ford sells I believe are capable of playing MP3 cd's. No one has yet been able to get an MP3 CD to play on the Nav/Hybrid radio.
#45
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
Where did you get the info that the MMH will play MP3? It has been tried and does not work.
#46
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
Just to also help clear up things... please state if you are talking about the in-dash CD or the under-seat CD changer. The in-dash CD is digitally connected to the rest of the system, whereas the under-seat CD changer is connected by only analog.
#48
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
The 07 FEH Nav unit DOES NOT play MP3's. I had Ford install an MP3 player under the passenger seat. It fit right behind the stock CD changer. Now I have Nav cd in dash, 6 CD changer under the seat and a 10 disc MP3 player under there as well. It all works great and sounds great too. It can be done. I told them it was a deal breaker if it didn't play MP3's! It worked.
#49
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
All I can speak to is a 2007 MMH withOUT the nav system (my wife let me buy that on the Prius, but having to replace another car within 6 months...well, you get the picture).
#50
Re: MP3 and Sirius in 06' w/Nav
Do you happen to have the Ford P/N for the 10 disc MP3 player they installed (possibly found on some receipt)?