We can’t do this one

Ford Z / A serials (2008 on) radio

How to tell it’s this radio, find its serial and enter the code.

When it’s locked, the display shows

CODE ----
Serial looks like
Z123456Z or A and 6 numbers
Show the serial
Hold 1 + 6
Taking it out
Not needed for the serial

No photo of this radio yet. Match yours by what the display says and the shape of the serial.

Is this your radio?

Fitted toMost Fords from about 2008, including the Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Kuga and Transit.
Radio namesFord Sony CD/MP3 and DAB radios from 2008 on
SerialZ or A and 6 numbers, for example Z123456
When lockedThe display shows CODE ----

Find the serial

  1. With the radio on, hold buttons 1 and 6.
  2. Starts M or V? Good news: type it in for an instant code.
  3. Starts Z or A? Type it in anyway: the free check tells you whether we can do it.
DISPLAY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!Z123456!!!!!123456BUTTONS 1–6
Hold the lit buttons with the radio on. The serial appears on the display.

We can’t produce this code

Ford Z and A serials: check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a Ford dealer with your V5C.

Enter the code

  1. Press the number keys for each number, then press * or OK.

Locked out?

Too many wrong codes lock the radio for a while. Leave it switched on with the ignition on until the display changes, then try again.

What LOCKED, WAIT and SAFE mean, and how long to wait →

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This radio is covered on: Ford radio code.