CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
AX-FD1-SWC
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
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REV. 7/19/17 INSTAX-FD1-SWC
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.) • Small flat-blade screwdriver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made ................................... 2-4
- For models without a Sony/THX amplifier........2
- For models with a Sony/THX amplifier .............3
- 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention ..4
Installing the AX-FD1-SWC.....................................4
Initializing the AX-FD1-SWC ..................................4
Adjusting the AX-FD1-SWC ....................................5
Extra features .........................................................5
Steering wheel control settings ....................... 5-8
- L.E.D. feedback ....................................................5
- Changing radio type ...........................................6
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ...6
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ...7-8
- Resetting the AX-FD1-SWC .................................8
Ford
Data Interface with SWC
2007-up*
APPLICATIONS
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake,
reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains RSE (rear seat entertainment)
• Retains SAT (satellite radio)
• Retains SYNC
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
• Can be used in both non-amplified and
amplified models (including Sony/THX)
• Retains balance and fade (excluding Sony/THX)
• Micro “B” USB updatable
FORD
Econoline (w/ CD) 2009-up
Edge
2007-2010
Escape
2008-2012
Expedition
2007-2014
Explorer (w/ NAV) 2009-2010
FORD
(CONT)
Explorer Sport Trac
(w/ NAV)
2009-2010
F-150 *
2009-2012
F-150 STX/FX2 base/XLT base
2013
F-150 STX/XLT base
2014
FORD
(CONT)
F-250/350/450/550 2011-2012
F-250/350/450/550 XLT, XL
(w/ CD)
2013-2016
F-650/750 (w/ CD) 2016-up
Focus
2008-2011
Fusion
2010-2012
FORD
(CONT)
Mustang
2009-2014
Taurus
2010-2012
LINCOLN
MKX
2007-2010
MKZ
2007-2009
Navigator
2007-2014
MAZDA
Tribute
2008-2011
MERCURY
Mariner
2008-2011
Milan
2010-2011
• AX-FD1-SWC interface
• AX-FD1-SWC harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
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* XL models must be equipped with a CD player
