radio antenna

[bluesfan]

I have lost all reception so the radio is just a bit of static. Channel seek function can't find anything. Acts like no antenna. CD functions are normal. Where is the antenna and where does it plug in. Possible some cable/ wiring in ths trunk?
Not a real fan of the sound system in this car but didn't plan to upgrade quite yet.
Any help would be great. Thanks

[Marauderjack]

Common problem with our Alpine (built) radios...they lose the frequency lock control and sound like the antenna is unplugged!!

You can contact United Radio at 800-448-0944 to get it fixed or get a rebuilt one from Ford....

Mine went out after a year and I got one under warranty in late '04 and it has worked fine ever since so I'd expect they had problems in manufacturing that have been corrected with the repair??

You may also find a used one but it may have the same bug!!

Good Luck and WELCOME ABOARD!!

[MainEngDwarf]

The radio antenna is integrated into the rear window. Maybe one of the connections is loose. I believe (not sure ) that you can get to the connections form the inside.(on the sides). Good Luck.

[CBT]

The radio antenna is integrated into the rear window. Maybe one of the connections is loose. I believe (not sure ) that you can get to the connections form the inside.(on the sides). Good Luck.

Sup Main, I got a softball game in VA BCH tonite.

[Ravage17]

My radio is doing the same thing. What's the solution?

[Marauderjack]

My radio is doing the same thing. What's the solution?

Read post #2!!

Or you can buy an aftermarket radio or do like lots of us have and get an Escape unit (plug & play)!!

[fastblackmerc]

I have lost all reception so the radio is just a bit of static. Channel seek function can't find anything. Acts like no antenna. CD functions are normal. Where is the antenna and where does it plug in. Possible some cable/ wiring in ths trunk?
Not a real fan of the sound system in this car but didn't plan to upgrade quite yet.
Any help would be great. Thanks

My radio is doing the same thing. What's the solution?

It's not the antenna. As stated it's either a poor connection inside the headunit or a failing circuit.

A few options for you...............

Find another headunit and you'll surely have the same problem again

Get your headunit repaired or buy a repaired one

Get an aftermarket headunit

Get a Ford Audiophile unit to replace stock MM:
P/N: 6L8T-18C815-FD
Runs the factory sub and there is no need for the stock changer as the audiophile system is a 6-disc in unit player. Everything is right at your finger tips including steering wheel control function.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Ditto on Fastblackmerc post. Get an audiophile unit from 05-07 escape

[Marauderjack]

Am I invisible here?????

[BigM460]

Am I invisible here?????

I can't see ya!

[Marauderjack]

I believe it!!

[Merrill]

I switched to the escape unit and am happy with it, does it have the speed sensitive volume like the factory unit? If so does anyone know how to set it? Really liked it on the factory radio. Thanks.

[larryo340]

I switched to the escape unit and am happy with it, does it have the speed sensitive volume like the factory unit? If so does anyone know how to set it? Really liked it on the factory radio. Thanks.

Yes it does

Press the menu button until speed volume comes up, and then using the select button you can pick how much you want the volume to go up.

[Merrill]

Thanks, I knew someone would have the answer.

[Merrill]

Tried tonight, no speed volume on the menu. Any other thoughts?