Dorman 76866 Antenna Mast for Select Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Models, Black

The pros are I could directly fit my 2013 Ford Explorer with this product. With a step ladder, it was easy to install. Despite the network's wide coverage, I experienced less dead zones while driving or at home as a result of this upgrade. The cons are I don't really have a con for the product as much as I have a con for removing the old one. Ford Explorers are fairly tall vehicles and if you're not careful, you can easily snap off the antenna if you're not paying attention to your surroundings. It is a chore to remove the broken unit and its screw had to be drilled out.

Zendaya Byers

| Mar 28, 2021

Please note
It looks like everything is going well - A made and solid product. - It works like the original, but has the following disadvantages Please note
Installation showed evidence of a slight tilt BRIEF DETAILS This is an excellent value, and makes going to the dealership much more expensive. While attempting to install it, it was obvious that my screw was out of alignment with its own threaded base. The fact is, it is not particularly noticeable to most people, but some might find it intriguing. It does not bother me enough to force me to do anything.

Finnegan O’CONNOR

| Jun 13, 2021

Cheap but works fine. It went on easily and I do not notice any differences from the original. The screw was either a bit off center or bent but it went on just fine and I also do not In the future, if I need to put five sheets of plywood on the roof of an economy car, I will buy another when I drop this one in a parking lot.

Boone Barker

| Apr 02, 2021

The OEM antenna on this Focus is a direct replacement for the stock antenna. There were no issues to deal with during or after installation. There were no misalignments. The radio worked flawlessly. Getting the package shipped was easy. The item came inside a bubble envelope in a plastic bag. However, we still received the item within a few days despite no Prime shipping.

Meanwhile, the price was cheaper than the dealership. So as long as I back the car into the garage before the door does not roll all the way up again, I won't be upset.

Kensley Sexton

| Nov 24, 2020

bought this for my Ford Fusion 2008 and it fits perfectly. It looks great, but there is one small complaint on the OEM antenna, the rubber base where it flares out comes down about one-eighth of an inch more than it needs to, and covers the screw base. As you can see, while installing the new unit, there is a small gap, which I thought might be an issue. From what I can tell from closer inspection, the base assembly appears to be sealed, so it shouldn't cause any problems except for aesthetic ones. This device is working fine and receiving radio stations is clear, like the original equipment.

Otto Roach

| Dec 06, 2020

My antenna on my 2012 Explorer had been cracked and battered, and I had decided to replace it. My knowledge is that the old antenna was in good working order, but I found the rubber base (about 4 inches in diameter) to be badly cracked when I unscrewed it for carrying PVC pipe on the roof rack. Amazon was the first place I checked, and I found this product to be a great fit for A new version was delivered the next day, and the old one was thrown away. This product is just what I was looking for. My wife has a similarly shaped antenna in her 2009 Fusion, and it is cracked. Getting a new one is out of the question now because she is too cheap to do so.

Iris DAVISON

| Aug 26, 2020

When I purchased a used 2011 Edge, I was disappointed with the radio reception until I realized the antennae were missing. It arrived within a few days, and I unfortunately did not have good reception right after installing it. My travels haven't taken me very far to see whatever the far-flung world has to offer I can get radio stations that are 30-miles away, but I cannot get those that are 20-miles away The distance between the two locations is 40 miles. It appears that there is a slight gap between the receiver and the earphones, but it is not noticeable and doesn't seem to affect the functionality.

Ian Lee

| Jan 07, 2021

He is the devil. There is a 2008 Ford Focus SE in my garage. It's in the details that the devil lurks. Due to this, the rubber shroud around the antenna base does not seal properly around the threaded stud at the bottom of the mast. The threaded stud at the bottom of the mast protrudes just under 1/8" farther out than the original mast. Refunds were granted in full for the returned item. The Ford aerial mast (Part number BA8Z 18813A) I found for $0 seems to be an original Ford one. Also on Amazon, I found an additional 02 with free shipping, so I ordered that.

Zain Lindsay

| Mar 27, 2021