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You can buy a tool to pull out the stereo or just use a couple of nails (make sure they are fairly snug fit in the holes) that fit in the removal holes on each side of the stereo(4 total). Insert until you fell them hit s spring type piece and then push outwards and pull back on the stereo. I've used a coat hanger before, it's a little tricky if you don't use the actual tool because you have to make sure you go deep enough into the hole, yet not to far. There's only a couple of roberts screws to take out (just above the heat control) and then the plastic cover pulls off (only clips hold them on after the screws are removed).

Once the old stereo is out, you can buy a direct plug in adapter at Walmart (colour coded so it's easy to wire in) to avoid having to butcher the factory harness. Then buy a face plate that will allow you to install a smaller stereo in the double size Ford stereo hole if you aren't using another Ford stereo (also can be bought at Walmart).