How to Service and Repair the Antenna Cable on Ford Explorer?

Service and repair of the antenna lead-in cable starts by taking out the audio unit from the vehicle. You should start by lowering the glove compartment door and unfastening the pin-type retainers. Cable connections for the antenna lead-in should be disconnected followed by removal of the antenna lead-in cable. Reinstallation of the new cable requires performing the opposite of the cable removal steps.

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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: 8L2Z-18812-A
$19.53 MSRP: $27.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Cable Assembly; Extension; Cable
- Replaces: 6L2Z-18812-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connector Wire, Passenger Side Part Number: L1MZ-18812-K
$27.55 MSRP: $39.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Extension; Connector
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-BAUC, L1MZ-18812-BASC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Front Part Number: L1MZ-18812-BL
$15.90 MSRP: $22.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Front
- Position: Front
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-E, L1MZ-18812-BAGB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Rear Part Number: L1MZ-18812-BALC
$18.73 MSRP: $27.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Extension Part Number: L1MZ-18812-BM
$13.12 MSRP: $18.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-BAYB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: F87Z-18812-DA
$19.18 MSRP: $26.11
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension
- Manufacturer Note: Antenna cable , attaches from radio to glove box area , Black cable color
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Cable Part Number: L1MZ-18812-J
$13.78 MSRP: $20.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; GPS Navigation System Antenna Cable
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-BAPB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Extension, Driver Side Part Number: L1MZ-18812-H
$29.94 MSRP: $44.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-BAMC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Center Part Number: L1MZ-18812-F
$20.25 MSRP: $28.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Center
- Position: Center
- Replaces: L1MZ-18812-BAJB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: F5TZ-18812-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2002 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Front Part Number: BB5Z-18812-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Front
- Manufacturer Note: Attaches To Radio Receiver
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Front Part Number: BB5Z-18812-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Front
- Manufacturer Note: Attaches To Radio Receiver
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable, Rear Part Number: BB5Z-18812-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Antenna Cable, Rear
- Manufacturer Note: Body Coaxial Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: 1L2Z-18812-HA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Connects To Antenna
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: 5L2Z-18812-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: 5L2Z-18812-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension; Cable Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Part Number: JB5Z-18812-BC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Extension
- Manufacturer Note: Body Coaxial Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

Ford Explorer Antenna Cable

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The Ford Explorer Antenna Cable maintains both reliability and performance of the Ford Explorer vehicle series. The Antenna Cable maintains the critical connection between radio antenna and the receiver to provide flawless audio signal transmission for audio entertainment and communication purposes throughout the driving session. The Antenna Cable supports radio communication across all six generations of Ford Explorer vehicles because it operates readily with internal, external and satellite antennas which effectively gather radio wave signals. Ford Explorer antenna design has progressed through numerous generations by shifting from adjustable elongated units to contemporary compact designs which elevate appearance and operational capability. The Antenna Cable serves a crucial role because even minor damage or disturbance to its connection will result in weak reception which affects both efficiency and safety. Reviews of the Ford Explorer Antenna Cable must happen frequently to guarantee drivers hear great sound quality while listening without stoppages. The car Antenna Cable distinguishes itself from other automotive options because it combines high reliability with universal applicability across various model trim options. The car Antenna Cable demonstrates the automaker's dedication to quality after proving successful many times.

Ford Explorer Antenna Cable Parts and Q&A

Antenna Cable
5L2Z-18812-BA
Q: How to Service and Repair the Antenna Cable on Ford Explorer?
A:
Service and repair of the antenna lead-in cable starts by taking out the audio unit from the vehicle. You should start by lowering the glove compartment door and unfastening the pin-type retainers. Cable connections for the antenna lead-in should be disconnected followed by removal of the antenna lead-in cable. Reinstallation of the new cable requires performing the opposite of the cable removal steps.