I have a '98 Navigator with the CD changer in the center console. Unfortunately, it's not working properly.

I realize that it probably makes more sense to just install a new head unit, but is there an aftermarket CD six or ten disk changer I could just swap it with? No FM modulator, not a remote control unit, but just pull out the old one, put the aftermarket replacement in it's place?

a bit late but no, the ford unit will only operate the ford cd changer many have tried but ive never seen it work

Thanks-
I'll just change the head unit then.

Alipne, Kenwood, and JVC have units that will work without the FM Modulator.

They hard wire to each other. I believe that all three will work with each other also but not 100% on that.

I have a JVC 12 disc changer that I could let you have cheap with 2 disc cartrages. Works great, my used eBay JVC head unit took a crapper so now I'm just going with a single disc for the head unit as I have a new one laying around the house.

Send me a PM if you are interested.

i think he wanted one that could be controlled by the stock head unit

Yeah, I was hoping to just change the controller in the center console.