Ford Transit Custom (2018–2024) Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 9″ Stereo Upgrade Kit

Description

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Transform your Ford Transit Custom (model year 2018–2024) with the Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 9-inch floating touchscreen stereo. This complete upgrade package replaces factory single DIN AM/FM radios or open dash systems, providing a modern, large-format interface for audio, navigation, and smartphone connectivity. Enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, USB input, and Bluetooth hands-free/audio streaming, all integrated into a sleek floating display that appears to hover over your dashboard.

This package comes with all necessary installation components, including a Fakra-to-DIN aerial adapter, USB retention adapter cable, steering wheel control interface, and a DIN-to-DAB/FM aerial amplifier splitter. These parts ensure that your new Pioneer stereo works seamlessly with your vehicle’s existing electronics, preserving steering wheel controls, USB ports, and radio reception for a professional plug-and-play upgrade.

The Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB combines intuitive touch control with advanced audio tuning options, making it ideal for Ford Transit Custom drivers who want modern connectivity without compromising reliability. This kit delivers enhanced functionality, improved sound quality, and a clean, factory-style installation, transforming your vehicle’s cabin into a fully connected workspace or passenger transport hub.

FK-FOR01-EVO Product Contents:

Male Fakra to Male DIN aerial antenna adapter cable

Male Fakra to Male DIN antenna adapter cable.

This cable adapts from a Farka antenna connection at the back of the cars original radio to a standard aftermarket DIN antenna connection to allow the fitting of an aftermarket radio upgrade.

Ford (2018-2024) Steering Control Interface 32 PIN/ ISO

This steering wheel control (SWC) interface is designed for select Ford (2018-2024) models with a 32-pin connection, including Fiesta, Transit, and Transit Custom. It allows you to retain factory steering wheel audio controls when fitting an aftermarket head unit, ensuring convenience and safety. The interface comes with a multilead to suit most major aftermarket car stereo brands. Ideal for professional installers and car audio enthusiasts who want seamless integration without losing OEM functionality.

Ford OEM to USB-A Retention Adapter Cable

This USB retention cable allows you to install an aftermarket head unit while keeping your vehicle’s factory USB and AUX connections intact. Designed for select Dacia, Ford, Nissan, Opel, and Renault vehicles (see full compatibility list), it supports charging and basic media playback. USB-supported Android Auto or Apple CarPlay may be limited or unavailable. Easy plug-and-play installation preserves factory wiring, providing a professional and seamless upgrade for your car’s infotainment system.

DIN to DAB & FM antenna aerial amplifier splitter

High quality quick fix DAB antenna is for cars with DIN original antenna connectors, it can be used on other cars with the addition of an antenna adapter.

This interface amplifies the existing FM signal and extracts from it a DAB signal, splitting the existing FM antenna into both FM and DAB.

This amplifier takes a separate 12V supply feed, it can also work with the 5V phantom power supplied by most DAB units via the DAB connection.

SMB connector for DAB radios.

Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D 9 inch car stereo head unit with wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, DAB+

The Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D brings modern connectivity and premium design to virtually any vehicle, even those without traditional stereo slots. Featuring a 9″ floating capacitive touchscreen, this modular multimedia receiver is designed for vehicles with a 1-DIN installation slot, but its clever tablet-style installation also suits motorhomes, vans, and vehicles with limited dash space.

The SPH-EVO98DAB-1D is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth®, DAB+ digital radio, and WebLink® Cast for smartphone mirroring. It also supports dual camera inputs, enabling both front and rear camera connectivity. With advanced audio tuning, including a 13-band EQ, 48-bit DSP, and 3x high-voltage pre-outs, the unit delivers superb sound customisation.

What makes this model truly unique is Pioneer’s new Split Screen Mode, which lets you dynamically resize the Apple CarPlay interface to simultaneously display navigation and music, for example. In addition, Selectable Viewing Modes allow users to toggle between Light and Dark Modes for better screen visibility and personal preference.

Whether you’re upgrading a modern vehicle or retrofitting a classic, the SPH-EVO98DAB-1D offers the flexibility, functionality, and clean floating-screen design to deliver a factory-finish look with the latest infotainment features.

A Single DIN radio cage is included with this head unit

Key Features

• Navigation: Via Android Auto™, Via Apple CarPlay®

• Screen Size: 9.0 inch

• LCD Screen Type: Capacitive Touchscreen

• Apple CarPlay®: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Android Auto™: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Wi-Fi®: WebLink® Mirroring supported

• Pioneer Split Screen Mode: Supported for Apple CarPlay®

• Pioneer PxLink Companion App: Supported

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• DAB Antenna: Optional (CA-AN-DAB.001 – sold separately)

• Bluetooth®: Hands-free and streaming support

• Customisable Key & Display Illumination: Yes

• Multi-Colour Illumination: Yes

Audio Features

• Graphic Equaliser: 13-Band

• Advanced Sound Retriever: Yes

• Listening Position Selector: Yes

• High Pass Filter: Yes

• Low Pass Filter: Yes

• FLAC Audio Playback: Supported via USB

• Subwoofer Control: Yes

Tuner Features

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• Digital Radio Tick Mark Approved: Yes

• RDS FM Radio: Yes

Connections

• Camera Inputs: 2 (Front & Rear)

• RCA AV Inputs: None

• RCA Pre-Outs: 3 (Front, Rear, Subwoofer – 4V)

• Aux-In: 1 × Rear AV Aux-In

Accessories Included

• External Bluetooth Microphone

• GPS Antenna

• USB Extension Cable

For more details and specification see the Pioneer website

Brand: Pioneer

Car models: The years stated refer to the model’s years of manufacture, please check the item description for information about any changes there may be within these productions years.
Ford – Transit Custom MK1 Facelift (FAC/FAD) (2018 – 2024)