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Locked radio/stereo

Ford F-150 2009  70000 miles
My radio is locked, it doesn't turn on, it only shows "F-150 built ford tough"
sheridan from United States 8 years ago  
SH
7 reports 
Waldo from United States 8 years ago
Disconnect the battery and then connect it again, then start the truck. That will reset the radio and it should start working normally again.
ford man from United States 6 years ago
I tried, no luck. When i turn it back on clock still flashes
Franky from United States 6 years ago
My truck is doing the same thing
Power man from Canada 4 years ago
My radio is doing the same thing, maybe ford should do something about it. Its obvious its a common problem.
Slleepy from United States 4 years ago
Mine just did it tonight guess ford does need to fix it...shame on ford
Lonsters87 from United States 3 years ago
Mine is doing the same thing on my F150 2012 the clock flashes radio does not work
Reesee from United States 2 years ago
My 2011 F150 had the radio cutting out and then this last week the time flashes and the radio and cd player do not work
GFS1 from United States a year ago
2011 F150, just had the battery replaced at Walmart, now the radio does not work, display shows "F-150 built ford tough". No buttons respond including on/off. Had the battery replaced about 3/4 years ago, did not have this issue.
Jason from United States 8 months ago
My light on my radio wont light up on my 1999 ford f150 truck what could it be
Preston from United States 5 months ago
I have an aftermarket pioneer light up radio, It works lights up and plays but then cuts out and doesn't work for the rest of the time im driving it. Any suggestions please.
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Power windows not working and stereo

Ford F-150 2001 Automatic 20000500 miles
I tried to change the stereo and ufter that. My power windows stop working and the stereo not working at all... I already checked the fuses under the dash inside the car and outside under the hood all the relays i already changed i disconnected the terminals of my battery overnight and nothing what else i can do ?
Robert from United States 8 years ago  
RO
14 reports 
Ford from United States 8 years ago
Check the ground it should be by the botem of pasenger door in the front under the plastic
Killer from United States 5 years ago
Is there any other things possibly
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Stereo Wiring

Ford F-150 2001 XL Sport/4.2/5 speed 19782 miles
Need identification of wire colors for install of aftermarket stereo. [Dual] Blue Tooth rec.
KBehr11 from United States 7 years ago  
KB
6 reports 
Adam from United States 3 years ago
Need to know the color code for the wiring of a after market radio
Matt from United States 3 years ago
Buy the plug and play harness from amazon or crutchfield
Rooferjim from United States 3 months ago
2003 f-150 when I plug in the air temp sensor the engine misfires when I unplug it runs fine , sensor is oem and new
270000 miles
Crazymikey from United States a month ago
I have a 1998 Ford F 150 5.4 ltr and running great ran out of gas went got more put it in now it acts like it's gonna start but will not. Anyone one know why.please help I'm stranded
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Aftermarket stereo install 2016 Ford F-150

Ford F-150 2016 Xl/rwd// 85633 miles
I had someone attempt to install a 10.1 Android compatible radio
They ran a complete set of new wiring for the new speakers that were installed (,JBL-GTO 609C) along with wiring up an JBL ax4550 amp and a kicker subwoofer. After he did this I lost my instrument panel and power to my turn signal and hi beams. After checking for my self I noticed he cut the wiring harness to the stereo and also to the one of the control modules that connects the USB and rearview camera. So now anlI need the wiring diagram for the TCI module and if anybody knows what wires on stereo harness are the vss, backup camera and reverse trigger are thank you
Tony8669 from United States 3 years ago  
TO
1 report 

Stereo problems

Ford F-150 2015 XL 5.0 93800 miles
My cd option cd eject nor Aux are working. Only the radio stations are
Ram bj i from United States 3 years ago  
RA
1 report 

Electrical impulse noises through stereo either on or off

Ford F-150 2004 F-150 132000 miles
Whether the radio is on or off anytime an electrical accessory is used, such as the wiper motor, turn signal, brake depressed or anything that is electrically operated a sound comes through the stereo speakers.
Mittmoto from United States 6 years ago  
MI
2 reports 

Radio quit working

Ford F-150 2008  102000 miles
My stereo in my F150 worked fine on Friday. On Monday...nothing. I checked 3 fuzes under the dash as indicated by the owners manual as having something (anything) to do with the audio system. All fuzes were tested and are ok. Still no radio. Any ideas??
Brian K. from United States 8 years ago  
BR
65 reports 
mwpar54 from United States 8 years ago
Same problem. One day everything working fine the pop goes out won't come back on. If you press the on/off button the time flashes but that's it.
OTBLG from United States 7 years ago
Did you get it working again or what did you have to do to resolve problem
steve from United States 6 years ago
My problem same as others...stereo Popped off,then clock flashes on and off ,with No results if i try to turn off or On or fuse replacement
dus6178 from United States 6 years ago
2013 F150 with 35000 miles radio came on and went off periodically for a couple of months, Finally quit. Ford dealer said he ran diag on the system found the radio shot. Price of 871 to replace... Charged 119. Just to check it out. SYNC also doesn't work. I don't know if it is tied to the stereo in a way that both would quit or not...
ITDN from United States 6 years ago
Had exact same problem, checked fuses, fuses fine. Ford dealer says radio is dead, $575 to replace
dus6178 from United States 6 years ago
I decided to take the radio out since it was "shot". When I got it out (youtube) I tried to find something obvious. No luck. I put it back in and it worked!! Still cuts off now and then but I can get it going again in 7 minutes or so,, not going to replace it.
ITDN from United States 6 years ago
So basically it's still shot, just works intermittently
dus6178 from United States 6 years ago
The radio is 2 piece. The box has a problem. Not the knobs. I found one on ebay for $150. It has to have the same numbers. Still cheaper than $575...
I'm going to get the guys at the local tech school to look at it. Sometimes it will run for a week,, Sometimes less...
Bossman94 from United States 2 years ago
Anybody know why radio buttons and volume won’t work by the radio it self but works fine if I do it by the controls on the steering wheel
dus6178 from United States 2 years ago
@Bossman94Has it been wet? How old ? Have you tried spraying contact cleaner? I bought a replacement radio at https://1factoryradio.com/. They might be able to help troubleshoot it.
Duanw from Canada 6 years ago
One day the volume wouldn't work then it started working the next day. The day after that the power button won't shut the radio off. It's been 2 months like that and still don't work. I have to turn it all the way down to turn it "off" now.
vpg1953 from Canada 4 years ago
Cold weather my radio will not shut off stays on no volume, have to pull fuses
T-jamzz from United States 2 years ago
Same problem after market radio. Stays on even when the engine is off. Went to start it this morning and the truck battery was dead.
Mcdoga from United States 3 years ago
Did anyone find out why radio went out and how to fix it
Fergie from United States 3 years ago
I have same issue. All audio went out including voice active two or three times and the next time I would start my truck the radio and all other voice active commands would work fine until early last week heard a pop and no audio all controls are out. Time clock flashing and outside temp are displayed but nothing else and has not came back on. Has anyone has an aftermarket stereo installed. Since Ford can’t figure out what the issue is on there stereos
Jewel from United States 4 months ago
If having this problem also
CALVIN from United States 3 years ago
Same problem! Radio and cell phone sync not working on 2018 F150. What the heck! I have not checked anything, but will check fuses
Coal Minning Man from United States 2 years ago
Go to Ford.com create an account with your VIN #. Your truck searches for updates periodically but sometimes they may not come back with any results needed. Almost EVERY F150 with SYNC has these issues with the stereo. It needs to be updated. I have saw a lot of issues about this. Bc most commonly, if it goes to black screen and you have no control but works later than this is your solution.
Jas1 from United States 2 years ago
My radio doesn't work but the sync panel got wet everything else work. What should I do
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Speakers sound blown

Ford F-150 2013  74000 miles
The speakers with my sync stereo system sound terrible. They sound fuzzy and vibrating like they are blown but I know they're not because it does it at different times for different speakers throughout the truck. It also doesn't matter if it's radio CD Bluetooth it all sounds like crap.
Toopentup from United States 5 years ago  
TO
4 reports 
Mike from United States 4 years ago
I have the same problem. It seems to be heat related. Early mornings works fine after work sounds like speakers are blown until truck cools down.
Toopentup from United States 4 years ago
I haven't noticed a hot or cold relation to it, but I will definitely check those patterns. I have done a little more digging and looking into it though and apparently Ford used $8 speakers for about a 3-year. That includes my 2013. There apparently have been loads of complaints. The only solution is to buy better ones that I have found so far.
Carlos from United States 2 years ago
Same issue with my newly purchased f150 king ranch.
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Truck still thinks the key is in the ignition

Ford F-150 2003 For door 4.6L 18300 miles
My 2003 f150 thinks that the key is still in the ignition the stereo stays on and the key is in my hand now the truck will not start I hear a click then the lights flashing and the sylinoid clicking like crazy
Thomas from United States 8 years ago  
TH
4 reports 
Polar Bear 13 from United States 7 years ago
I have a similar problem with my 1999 F150. The only way I can stop the drain is to pull fuse #103 (big red 50amp) in the engine panel.
Were you able to find the problem and fix it? If so, would surely like to hear from you. I just posted my situation under "Accessories stay on without key in".
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Electrical

Ford F-150 1998 Pick up 100253 miles
No dome lights but the map light work, lighter no power, stereo no power, I tested the fuses under the hood and it he fuses in the truck under the driver's side dash
Gstyle from United States 8 months ago  
GS
2 reports 

Dash lights come on when truck is parked and off

Ford F-150 2012 f 150 v6 125000 miles
Stereo kept cutting off, then noticed when truck was parked and off the dash lights would come on. Played with them got them go off, however went out 1hr later and they were on again. Have had the battery drained 2x now. Mechanic tested said it was the stereo, replaced it with a new one. Same problem continued, replaced ignition switch, still happening!
What the heck is going on. Haven't been able to drive unless I disconnect the negative battery cable when parked or if I don't the battery will be dead when I get back to it.
Martie from Canada 2 years ago  
MA
7 reports 
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