I replaced the stock CD player after it started with that endless spinning nonsense.
Got a Pioneer DEH 3100, or something similar, nothing really fancy. Sound improvement was a big surprise. I had the "premium" Ford system, and got the parts from Crutchfield to integrate the factory amp with the new head. Clarity is much improved.
I should say that I'm not a big car audio nut, and now that I have my Borla, I rarely turn on the radio. Too much fun just listening to that intake and exhaust on my short drive to work.
