Ford Radio Code Generator Online
The Ford radio code, required after a power failure (such as a battery replacement or blown fuse), can be easily retrieved by entering the serial number. For radios made in 2004 or later, you can display the serial number on the screen by pressing and holding buttons 1 and 6, or sometimes 2 and 6. For older radios, the serial number can be found on a label on the side of the housing.
How To Find Your Ford Serial Number
Ford 6000CD Radio
2004 – 2012
The serial number is the first thing you need to generate your Ford radio code. You can obtain this by pressing and holding buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously while the radio is switched on. A code cycle is then triggered.
You are looking for a serial number that starts with the letter V, followed by 6 digits that are displayed at the end of the cycle.
You may see part of the series on one screen, e.g. V1979 and then 05 on the next screen if the series is spread over two screen cycles. In this case, you will need to combine them to get the full serial number.
In cases where the serial number is not displayed on the screen, you will need to remove the radio. To do this, you can use some radio release keys. Once you have removed your radio, you will find the serial number on a label on the top, side or bottom of the housing.
Serial number example: V123456
Ford Sony MP3 Radio Code
2007 – 2012
If you press and hold the preset buttons 1 and 6 for a few seconds, you can call up the serial number of your Ford Sony MP3 on the screen. This will cause the display to scroll through various information windows. It can be confusing when you call up the serial number because the screen separates the information as you scroll through it. The first half of the serial number may be displayed and the rest follows in the next window.
Occasionally Ford Sony radios do not display the serial number on the screen. In this case, the radio must be removed from the dashboard, which can be done with a plastic tool and a screwdriver. You will need the pry tool to remove the panels around the radio and the screwdriver for the screws underneath. There are YouTube guides on how to remove your Sony radio if you need additional assistance.
Serial number example: SN SOCD6X7V011473
Ford 4500 RDS Radio
2002 – 2005
To calculate your Ford 4500 RDS radio code, we need the M serial number.
You will receive this information on the screen of your radio when it is switched on and ‘CODE’ is displayed. Press and hold buttons 2 and 6 for a few seconds so that the radio displays the M serial number.
Example serial number: M123456
Ford Travelpilot EX Radio
EX 2004-2007
The Travelpilot EX model is similar to a 6000CD radio, but the serial number of the radio cannot be read on the screen. You must remove the radio to see the information on the side/back of the radio. You can remove the radio using radio release keys, which can be ordered cheaply from Amazon or your local store.
Ford Travelpilot NX Radio
NX 2012-2015
It is necessary to remove the radio in order to obtain the serial number and part number for Ford Traveilpilot radios. Removing your Ford radio is very simple. You will need a set of radio unlocking keys (PC5-132). These are inexpensive and cost around £3 – £5, you can get them from Amazon.
Once you have the radio release keys, push them into the 4 holes in each corner of the radio (see picture), apply some pressure and the radio will release from the dashboard. The label of the radio is located on the housing of the radio.
Ford Travelpilot FX Radio
FX 2008-2011
The Travelpilot radio must be removed in order to obtain the serial number on the label, for example “BP62034 596031“, “C73F0961 C 0536857“.
To do this, you will need a pry tool for the plastic plates and the radio release buttons that are pressed into each corner of the radio. You can buy these relatively cheaply from Amazon. Once you have your radio release buttons, press them into the 4 holes in each corner of the radio, apply some pressure and the radio will release from the dash. The label of the radio is located on the body of the radio.
Ford 6000CD Mk2 Radio
Start by holding down pre-set buttons 1 & 6 together. Mk2 Radios will cycle through various different panels of information on-screen.
Your serial will begin with “V” followed by six digits, for example, the serial number could be “V074652“
Ford Sony CD132 Radio
If you have a Sony radio, as shown in the picture, you will need to remove the radio to get the serial number.
Removing your Ford Sony radio is very simple. You will need a set of radio unlocking keys (PC5-132). These are inexpensive and cost around £3 – £5, you can get them from Amazon.
Once you have the radio release keys, push them into the 4 holes in each corner of the radio (see picture), apply a little pressure and the radio will release from the dashboard. The label of the radio is located on the housing of the radio.
Ford Radio Label Examples
The serial number of the Ford radio usually begins with an M or V, e.g. V123456. The TravelPilot models differ in that they begin with either a C7 or BP number. An example of this would be C73F0961 C 0536857.
References can be found in these illustrations.
Frequent questions
How to enter my Ford radio code
For some units, such as the 6000 CD, the process to enter the code is like this: If the first digit of our Ford radio code is 3, for example, we press button 1 three times. If we had to enter a 0, for instance, we would have to press the button ten times. We do the same with the rest of the code using buttons 2, 3 and 4. To confirm your Ford stereo code, just press button 5.
How to unlock Ford radio without code
Although it is a frequently asked question, it is not possible to use a Ford stereo without the required code, and this code is the only way to make it work again.
My Serial Does Not Begin With M Or V
There are some exceptions to M or V, 881, BP or C7 are also Ford serial numbers but can only be found on the radios label on the back. Mdj5dp or 5000 are NOT serial numbers for Ford radios, if this is the only information that shows on screen, the radio must be removed and the serial number will be printed on the back.
My Serial Is Not Displaying On-Screen
If you have tried hold down pre-set buttons 1 & 6 or 2 & 6 and the serial number is still not displaying on the radios screen, the radio will need to be pulled forwards to get access to the label on the back where the serial will be printed.