Ford Car Radio Removal Guide

[JELH]

Hello. I have a 2006 Ford Fusion SEL 2.3 and the radio will not play any CD. Do you have a DIY tutorial on how to repair this problem?

[boblizcou]

Presently this video is on the list to add...

[sugarhorse7]

Well it is actually as easy as it looks! took me 5 minutes to remove and re-install!

I didn't have the plastic tool, so I used a thin flat screwdriver (and pulled slowly and carefully!) it worked perfectly without damaging anything.

FYI: my car is a '06 Fusion SEL, 6CD changer, and the 4 screws are 7mm and not 8mm. (somewhat not important detail) 

Thanks again for the video!

[mikecic144]

Hi boblizcou just wanted to say thanks again for all the help. I ended up fixing the radio by removing it, opening it up and removing a stuck cd. Works like new. Take care.

[mikecic144]

Great thank you. Any idea where I can get the pry tool/similar tool for the job?

[boblizcou]

@mikecic144 Most auto part stores.

[mikecic144]

I thought it might be an anti theft thing that required the radio code to be put in, but apparently these cars dont use radio codes. Im hoping to remove the radio and see whats going on with the changer. Any other ideas? If I get a replacement radio, I wont need to reprogram it to work with the car (steering wheel controls, etc?) Thanks so much again! I really appreciate it

[boblizcou]

@mikecic144 No codes or reprogramming needed. I have no more guesses with a Ford CD changer. Most we don't look at here in the shop, there is a lack of support for repair.

[mikecic144]

boblizcou, thanks so much for the quick response. Right before my last comment, I disconnected the negative terminal on the battery for about 2 hours. when I started the car, I could hear the changer spinning, but it doesnt recognize any of the discs (I have 3 of the 6 slots filled) and reads "no disc. I cant even load a new cd, it just reads "load error" and wont accept the disc. It will not eject the discs either.

[mikecic144]

Great video, thank you for posting. I was just wondering where I could get that tool? Is there anything else that I might be able to use as a substitute?  I want to take out my radio to attempt to fix it, because after installing a new car battery my cd changer within the radio will not work. Do you have any idea on how to fix this? Sorry for so many questions. Again, thanks for posting this.

[boblizcou]

@mikecic144 Before thinking of repair, disconnect the battery one more time for several minutes and reconnect. This can reset the changer and bring it back to working.

[sugarhorse7]

Looks almost too easy!

Do you need to reprogram anything if you change the old unit (with a similar but working one)?

Thanks!

[boblizcou]

Not for Ford.

[ProthoPectore]

ya pry the bottom of the trim panel first.

fyi.

[CuzPBz]

how simple is it

[macmansouthside]

are you able to install rca cables into the bacc of the stocc player?

[boblizcou]

Anything can be done! However, I'd suggest purchasing a "Hi/Low" level adaptor.

[hangnwitdashoes]

Bob, thanks for posting this movie... worked on my 2006 Fusion

[BlackCalvinist]

Great video. What's the model number for this radio ? I have an 05 focus that uses the same radio. I'd like to see about getting something (an iPod cable or quarter inch cable of some sort) to plug into the aux port on the back (assuming it exists).

[boblizcou]

I don't know the model number. There are adaptors available for an Aux-in.

[andrecinelli]

Thanks. A simple video that helps a lot!

I have the service manual, but this video helped more on this specific task.

[marcosevelyn07]

Man u do some nice vids ..

[warriorsking00]

i have a 07 focus and from what i have seen in diffrent vids is you basicly have to pry the front plate off and there you go.

[elizrand]

This guy is awesome.