Ford Radio Code
Get your Ford radio code from radio serial number.
How to get Ford Radio Code
We can recover your 4-digit radio pin code fast, we just need the radio serial number then we can generate your radio code instantly.
- Power up your radio then press down 1 & 6 or 2 & 6 until the text starts scrolling.
- Your radio serial number should show up on screen within a couple of minutes (it will start with M or V followed by 6 numbers e.g. V123456).
- Once you have your radio serial, enter it in the input box above.
- Once serial is entered, click the button to get your radio code.
Please note: in rare cases the above serial retrieval methods won’t work, if you can’t find your serial see the finding your serial section below.
Finding Your Serial
We need your radio serial number in order to decode and calculate your unlock code, below are 3x ways to find your radio serial number.
Way 1
Power up your car radio then press 1 & 6 until you see the screen text starts scrolling.
Your radio serial number should appear within a few minutes, typically, the serial number begins with a “V” or “M,” then six digits after (for example, V123456).
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Way 2
Power up your car radio then press 2 & 6 until you see the screen text starts scrolling.
Your radio serial number should appear within a few minutes, typically, the serial number begins with a “V” or “M,” then six digits after (for example, V123456).
Get Unlock CodeWay 3
If way 1 & 2 didn’t work then you can use radio release keys to partly remove the radio and find the serial number on the printed label or engraved.
Most of the time this isn’t necessary but with Travelpilot models serial from label is the only way.
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Your car battery goes flat, you get it sorted, then the car radio powers up and starts asking for the 4-digit pin code. This is fine unless you have lost your pin, in which case you’re stuck with a radio that doesn’t work. This is why we started getmyradiocodes.com – to help people like you recover their radio code.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first place to check for your radio code is in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Typically, it includes a card with a 4-digit security code specifically for your radio. Often you will find the owner’s manual kept in the glovebox, so that’s a good place to start. If you can’t find the code card, no need to stress—using the serial number of your radio, we can quickly retrieve the unlock code for you.
Yes! You can get your radio code for free using our completely free service where you can receive your radio code via email within one day of submitting your request.
Unfortunately, the 4-digit radio code cannot be reset. However, we’re able to generate your existing unlock code using the radio’s serial number, so do not worry!
Sorry, this is not possible, the radio cannot be unlocked without the code. However, we can help you recover the code as long as you provide your radio’s serial number.
We support unlocking radios from all Ford vehicles, including popular models like the Ford Transit, Fiesta, Focus, Galaxy, C-Max, B-Max, S-Max, Fusion, Escort, KA, Mondeo, Ranger and Puma, to name a few.
We can decode a wide range of Ford radio models. Some examples include the 6000 CD, Ford Travelpilot FX, NX & EX, Navigation, Ford Sony MP3, 4000 RDS / 4000 RDS E-O-N and 5000 RDS E-O-N.
Depending on your radio model, there are a few ways to find the serial number:
1. Try holding down the 1 & 6 buttons together. After a few moments, your serial number should display as the text scrolls on the screen.
2. If that doesn’t work, try holding down the 2 & 6 buttons instead.
3. If you’re still unable to locate the serial number on the display, you might need to partially remove the radio using radio release keys. This will allow you to find the serial number printed or engraved on the unit itself.
In most cases, yes. Press and hold either the 1 & 6 or the 2 & 6 buttons, and your serial number should appear after the text starts scrolling. Typically, the serial number begins with a “V” or “M,” then six digits after (for example, V123456).
It depends on your radio model. Certain models, like the Travelpilot, will require removal of the unit to access the serial number. The number is usually engraved or printed on a label on the side or back of the radio.
When you see “WAIT” on the screen, it means the wrong radio code was entered. If you got the radio code from us, get in touch before trying any further code entries. Provide us with a photo of where you found the radio serial number (e.g. screen or label), and we can help troubleshoot the issue.
If your radio displays “LOCKED,” it means that 10 incorrect code entries have been made. But don’t worry, there’s still one more opportunity to enter the code. Press and hold the number 6 button and wait, usually the enter your code screen will appear again. Be cautious, though—if you get it wrong after these final three attempts, the radio will lock permanently.
Seeing “LOCKED13” means that 13 wrong unlock codes were entered into the radio which permanently locks the radio. At this point, you have two options: take your radio to a Ford dealership or consider purchasing a replacement radio online.
Unfortunately, the radio code can’t be retrieved using the vehicle’s VIN or registration number. However, as long as you have the serial number from the radio, we can instantly generate the radio unlock code.
Yes, once you receive your 4-digit unlock code, you can use it as often as needed. The code will remain the same unless your radio undergoes modifications to get the code changed.
If the unlock code we provided isn’t working, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or through the contact page on this website, and we’ll provide further assistance.
We offer responsive email support and typically reply the same day. If you need help, email us or use our website’s contact form, and we’ll be happy to assist you.