For future reference and because its so hard to find, here is the link to auto leads fascia plate to replace the standard ford one which houses the oval facelift stereo.

Autoleads Fascia link

Could anyone tell me if this fits a 2005 face-lift model? I tried to buy this one on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370401228483&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_1488wt_1199

But it says it will only fit the 2006 model onwards. I'm trying to decide if there is any difference between the 2005 and 2006 models (both face-lift) or whether they have just made a mistake on the eBay listing and that this fascia fits all face-lift onwards models.

Could anyone shed any light?

I'd be very grateful!

Thanks a lot,

Joe

should think it will fit both

Word of warning, I bought one of these for a double din JVC stereo (last weekend). Although the head unit fitted in the final thin fascia surround that goes around the head unit would not fit into the recess of this fascia panel. I had to use a hot blade to remove around 5mm from the height of each upright strut for it to fit.

Many thanks for the advice Lodgy and Veracocha. I'll bear that in mind. I wouldn't even mind having to trim it down on the inside, just so long as I can get it to fit right and look very similar to the original.

Think I'll risk it for £27.