2011 - 2016 F250 F350 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Upgrade How To

How to install and enable factory steering wheel controls on your 2011 - 2016 Ford F Series Super Duty truck. This operation takes some pretty advanced technical knowledge. Attempt at your own risk.
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my other video showing how to connect Axxess Steering wheel control adapter to aftermarket android radio • Android Navigation Ste...

[@robertlaveneii6573]

this was by far the most informative video for the xl model. Dead on. Thanks for all your research.

[@marshalsmith5410]

thank you so much for all the help, for anyone looking to do this with a stock cd player in an xlt you also have to change the acm module as built 727 01 01 to 0144 908B A434 and 727 01 02 to 0839. i belive it also works for f150 and probably any other comparable year. i did exactly everything in the video and didn’t have any luck until tracking down acm module as built for a truck with stock sync. thanks again and good luck everyone

[@michaelcraig8803]

Dude biggest help this was the last step I was missing!

[@JackMoynihanOfficial]

This should be pinned to the top.

[@mediocrefloridaman]

Niiiice. I'm wanting that same setup in my 2011 xl with a 6.2. Gauges, steering wheel, controls, and nav. Thank God you put this video out.

[@Dirtworx77]

Going down the same route currently. It all started by putting a flow through center console in my ext. Cab f250. Thank you for your findings!

[@tryandtakealaska3797]

ford dealer told me to install the controls in wheel an disconnect both battarys and then unplug the harness from bcm wait 15 to 30 min then reconnect bcm then the battarys it worked for me lol . thanks for sharing

[@timothypost6360]

Great information. I watched your video to learn how to remove / replace the wheel. Best part was info on how to make after market radio work. I have two different stereo install shops try to fix the system. ...

[@BlackLung911]

This is DEEP! Glad you got it working, I am having trouble with my 2012 Rav4 I upgraded to an Android head unit which came with only half the wires to get it working. Bought a connects 2 kit with all the adapters still can't get my steering wheel controls & back up camera going. :)

[@garygonzales9272]

Very nice work! I enjoyed your video and it was very informative. I am eventually going to change my stock radio to the same type of android unit you have. I need the navigation to get around sometimes. Your installation looks factory installed, great work

[@mylesshaw6494]

Love the video I have a 2012 F3 50 that came with steering wheel controls in the same identical radio you had about to dive into the project unsure of what I’m going to find lol

[@Agoattamer]

Did you get your setup to work? I also have the same radio in a 2011 XLT with swc. The can bus they gave me doesn't operate the swc. What canbus did you use?

[@JoseLopez-tl8tl]

I need to do everything what you have done. I have an 11 XL That he is in immaculate condition

[@RoadKing05FLHR]

Instead of the as built option have you tried the other configure options? They tell you what they change.

[@garyhartle7533]

needed. My 2012 already has steering wheel controls and I purchased same radio you did though it was for older fords do you think my steering wheel controls will hook up with out all the things you has to do here?

[@Odessa45]

Great job putting this together!

[@jacobhayward4]

Hey. Thanks for the awesome video. By watching this and a few more of your vids, and doing a little homework, I was able to successfully add steering wheel controls to my base 2015 250 superduty xl without doing a wheel swap. I still had to remove the wheel (thanks again for that vid) but instead of a different wheel, I purchased a sw audio control switch and the harness that goes inside the wheel. I used ForScan to program the SCCM with the code you provided. I didn't bother writing the BCM as I had a feeling that I wouldn't need to. I then changed a line in the ACM to the code from the as-built for a truck with sync and wa-la steering controls on the factory cd player!!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Awesome. That's great that it worked for you.

[@marshalsmith5410]

what asbuilt line did you change in the acm? trying to get my factory cd player to work with steering wheel controls

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

@@marshalsmith5410 I didn't change anything in the acm. The ACM is the radio. I had an aftermarket stereo in my case so didn't have to do anything. I'm not sure if the acm needs any code changed. Best bet would be to find a used truck with the options you want to go to i.e. xlt with steering wheel controls and factory cd stereo and get the VIN #. Use the Ford motorcraft as built website to see what the differences are between your truck and that truck for the acm and that will answer your question.

[@marshalsmith5410]

i found it! thanks haha

[@jamesheap7751]

Great video, I plan to use this info soon with my XLT to Lariat wheel swap.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you. Hope it helps

[@jamesheap7751]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone If you ever have the chance can you confirm the 3 settings you changed. I still have the factory radio but I have installed a Lariat wheel. I too looked to need to change 724-03-01 726-09-01 and 726-41-01. line 726-09-01 seems to not be changing to 0101 for me, it looks to be 0100 afterwards? I hear some clicking when the module writes, but I don't seem to gain controls. As you are the only person I have seem online that has done this I thought I would ask? On a plus side my remote start works great!!

[@949louie]

Hello. Thanks for posting this video, it helped tremendously. I have a question. I have a 2016 F-250 XL, with no power anything. I noticed in your video that you have power windows and door locks. Did you upgrade, or was your truck already equipped with them? I bought a used set of door panels and window motors, but I'm not able to get them to work. I'm hoping I don't need a new GEM, and wiring harness.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes my truck came with them. It is very hard to upgrade. Requires a completely different harness and I believe a different BCM

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Excellent video, One question though - being that you updated the stereo , was this unit a ford unit or a aftermarket android unit as I'm looking to upgrade mine as well to change out my steering wheel to add the volume control option. Thank you for showing the procedure

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

This was an Android aftermarket unit

[@motorcycle1650]

i wonder if you flashed back to the "new" flash would you get long click.. or your voice and phone buttons might act different. also wonder if your old stock radio might work with teh wheel controls with the new flash.

[@paulbouley6097]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2015 XL and have the blank on my steering wheel. Do I have to buy a new steering wheel or just rip out the foam blank?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Probably need a new wheel.

[@gsptrainer1]

Hey just viewed the video, admittedly over my head but great 👍 job. I have a 2016 f350 platinum needs steering module replacing. None available in US and backorder with no expected availability. My problem is the used market list many modules for my truck but none match my part number. I'm searching for info on using a different part number as a replacement. The dealer is unable to help me, any ideas. Thanks Mike

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Are you talking about the SCCM module behind the steering wheel itself?

[@tgrisko]

I appreciate all the insight on the radio upgrade and controls integration! Helps me out alot. I do have a question... my 2012 F350 XLT has a steering wheel material BLANK on the right side. Seems like its molded into the material and not a cover. From what you are saying, this SHOULD BE pre-wired for controls, correct? I don't want to CUT it out to find out I have no wiring there. I will be doing the same radio upgrade and Axxess adapter very soon... I'll put a bug in your ear if you don't mind.... FORSCAN is in my downloads, just waiting on the OBDII connector. Thanks a ton!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

If it's molded in, you can not cut it out. You have to replace the steering wheel. The wiring is "there" as far as to the steering wheel, but in your case it's not in the wheel itself. Some of them had a removable blank piece of plastic that just popped out. It's a good time to upgrade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paGWZGSrd9SYgcU

[@tgrisko]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone i.jist swapped out my stock deck for the Sony AX7000... works GREAT... but I noticed on the interface harness, the SWC portion doesn't plug into anything in the dash... I thought it would be pre-wired for STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS but I don't think it is. I found a steering wheel with audio controls, I I think I need more than this... can you help out? Thanks... you can email me at [e-mail]... I dont want to clutter your comment section

[@mralero]

What if I just want the leather wrapped wheel in my 2016 xl I don't care if the radio controls work will the wheel plug in? And work

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes it will plug in and work

[@pyrocadetpyrocadet4582]

Nice work man! Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@willb5526]

How do I get the cruise control 5 button to work from the xl factory 3 button without upgrading the gauge cluster?

[@dmartens6267]

Do you need to add wires for a steering wheel without sync, others say you need to connect a pink wire to the radio from sync module.

[@jasonalithorkelson8291]

Hi I had came crossed one of your videos about up grading the steering wheel from the f250 xl to the xlt lariat I just bought a 2012 f350 xl and I'm trying to do the Same thing that you have done but I'm not a computer wise at all so was wondering how hard it's going to I'm not adding a after market radio so I'm hoping you might be willing to help thank you for your time

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

If you're just adding a leather wrap steering wheel You don't have to do anything electronically

[@jasonalithorkelson8291]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone I'm add the xlt lariat steering wheel with dual controls but keeping the OEM radio and thank you so very much I really appreciate your time and help

[@fallthrone9735]

I have a 2010 F-350 6.4L XLT. It has the cruise buttons on the left side, and the rubber plug deal on the right side. I run a Pioneer touch screen for bluetooth. I'm wanting to buy a new steering wheel with the audio controls as well, so any info on that since apparently it's a lot simpler then the 2011+ trucks? Thanks.

[@alejandroolalde4132]

hi did you add the digital cluster to the truck too I would like some info

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTCYodvjtWFbqMsi=6M2NpTXLI9PjCXmJ

[@swp911]

What radio is that? I like that it has an actual volume knob

[@annehensley966]

THANK YOU for the info!!

[@darrellcoy]

Thanks for documenting it!!

[@saddlethundersaddlery1305]

IM curious if this will work on my 2009 FX4 F250 SCREW? Im having the same issues you noted only with . a OEM Navigation Unit.

[@greyforestfishingteam5396]

Do you think everything will work properly with this radio on a 2015 model that already has sync and steering wheel controls?

[@PawgSlayer]

You evil genius you. Thankyou for sharing your time spent is greatly appreciated:)

[@oplubelle]

Very good video, thank you. I have a 2014 XLT version and the same radio as you, but my steering wheel controls do not work at all. I have the impression that the radio does not understand the canbus. (The old radio works well). If you can help me, thank you

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

If the truck came with the stereo and steering wheel controls you could have another issue such as bad wiring or a damaged module. The only way to be sure would be to connect it to a Ford scantool or Forscan and compare the programming in the vehicle modules to the as built data directly from Ford.

[@oplubelle]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone Hello. I get Forscan and an ELM327. But I never used it. Or found the info to make the comparison you are talking about. Thanks for your help. Excuse the Google translation.

[@moodojungshin3275]

Great video do you know if tbe 2017 are the same way... I have cruise control but no radio controls

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I'm not sure about the new model trucks. I only know what works on the 2011 to 2016

[@michaelbowser4184]

Quick question sir. Since you seem knowledgeable in this field. I bought and installed the same hizpo radio as you on my 2011 f350 but cannot get my steering wheel controls to function. I've tried setting them up on the radio and it's like the radio doesn't even know the controls exist. My steering wheel controls are factory btw. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Are you using an Axxess AWSC-1? You have to use a steering wheel control interface. The aftermarket android stereo can only work "out of the box" with older analog steering wheel controls. All newer Fords use the canbus network to transmit steering wheel control info and have to have an interface to work on the stereo.

[@michaelbowser4184]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone gotcha. I did not know that. I actually just watched your video on that interface. Thank you for your help

[@sergiocarrasco5232]

great,help I have steering wheel my lights, horn don't work any suggestions

[@walteralvarado-999]

About 1:18 minutes in the video, what’s that usmall connector in the radio? What connect to it?

[@95aerodriver82]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Like you said nothing out there on this topic. I have a 2014 expedition fleet with a blank controls insert, and have been looking high and low on info like this. Even contacted Ford Tech support, they told me it could not be done? Although they would not explain why not. I popped it out and did not see the connector, so I may have to pop off the horn/airbag to look for it, fingers crossed. Again thank you so much! A quick question on the my build info: did you have to pay to get the my build information?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No. Just google ford as built data lookup by vin and the motorcraft website should show up in the results. Its free

[@randallmark1403]

When you installed the ASWC1, did you use the 3.5mm plug and if so what wires did you connect it to?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I did use the 3.5mm plug and adapter. The. Just connected the key 1 wire to the sw1 wire i believe

[@sguanzon1987]

Bringing back an old video but I had a question. I have a 15 super duty that initially has that rubber plug where the media control cluster goes. can that be cut out and replaced or does a new steering wheel HAVE to be purchased? I do a lot of DIY work so I don't mind some fun work if it can be cut out. I'm afraid to just cut into it so I figured I'd see if you happen to take it apart at all.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Some wheels had the cutout already. Most do not. I have no idea if it can be done but the consensus is that it is much easier to buy a new wheel.

[@boarder247]

Not sure if you ever did this but I'm in the process of removing the plug. It's a PIA! Cut it into a bunch of pieces right now. Probably getting a new wheel now.. which comes with both control inserts I bought already.. 🤦‍♂️

[@sguanzon1987]

@@boarder247 So I'm guessing it's not worth trying? lol

[@boarder247]

@@sguanzon1987 well I have mine half cut out at this point, it is not fun, but at this point I'm determined to make it work.

[@GtGills]

So do you need the extra harness that goes into the back of the radio for it to work or just have to change the setting in forscan only?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

The wiring harness has to be there. It should be. My truck was a base XL and it had the harness. It probably depends on the year.

[@chrishanse100]

One question I had was almost any option steering wheel will work? The one I bought has just heads up control but truck has that and cruise control. So in theory I should be able to just use my old controls?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes. You can reuse old

[@tomcohan535]

i put the same unit in my 2014 F250 6 months ago and have never been able to get steering wheel controls to work . they worked with the stock radio though. you mentioned something about having to do something else besides steering wheel module reprogram to make them work. what else did you do?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

In your case you need a steering wheel controls adapter interface. Axxess awsc-1

[@tomcohan535]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone ok, thanks.

[@alexdavis6830]

Jack of all master of none, will the codes you have work for a 2011 f250 6.7?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

They should, yes. Might be slight differences in othee areas though

[@alexdavis6830]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone thanks, when i get my steering wheel buttons I will try it.

[@codyhenry3926]

Great video of good information.. pretty neat! 🤓

[@brandonbrown398]

i had a question for you. how were you able to view and print off the as build papers for your truck?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Search google for it. Its on the motorcraft website. Free

[@JohnDiMartino]

Thank you!

[@MyronJackson]

Great Video. THX

[@richardowens9609]

Where did you find the Lariat Instrument Cluster? I'd like to upgrade my XL 6.2L to it. Can only find the Diesel ones...

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Gotta keep checking ebay. They pop up on there all the time

[@Merescat]

Way late to the party. I cannot find a good part number for the 2015 F250 leather-wrapped steering wheel. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[@atomiccheeseburger69]

Damn, didn't think id need for scan. They make everything else plug and play!

[@johnbrowne3378]

Does your OK button work? My axswc-1 doesn’t seem to recognize the OK button. The others work fine.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

The phone and ok are sporadic

[@bassproable]

Add a Mastro unit to control steering wheel controls to an aftermarket stereo

[@brandonbrown398]

Thanks. I'll search again

[@70_Torino_Guy]

Great video...

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks!

[@91prostreetstang]

Hey jack of all, is there a way I can speak off the messages with you???? Their are a few questions about two or three changes you've done??

[@mediocrefloridaman]

Which android radio did you go with? I know of one for $200. Kind of nervous about that cheap on an android radio though.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Andrew V Hizpo Ford replacement Android 7.1 unit

[@darrylm3627]

Good Stuff 👍 Thanks!

[@leoyary]

I’m going through the same situation with my 2009 Ford Expedition XLT. It didn’t come with audio module on my steering wheel. What can I do to have that feature.

[@saltyballs1041]

leoyary I’m working on a 2008, out of curiosity do you have the black plastic plug on the right side? They say it can be removed with plastic pry tool revealing the wiring harness. If you have manual knobs for Ac, I believe the digital Ac cluster interfaces with the steering wheel volume control, so it won’t work with the knob style Ac.

[@saltyballs1041]

But I also found that the vehicle can accept the digital controls, simply will work as single zone not dual zone. So you can theoretically install controls on wheel, digital Ac cluster, reflash and use everything. Just needs a new bezel to accommodate alternate Ac controls.

[@bradstroke]

Did you change the gauge cluster on your truck?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes

[@motorcycle1650]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone what were the benefits to doing that?

[@terrycarter8929]

I really want to do this too.

[@terrycarter8929]

Well I just pulled the stock low level radio out of my 2011 F250 XL. It only has one connector besides the antenna. I don't see a harness for the data link.... is there a harness that goes over to the passenger side? This truck was a basic truck. Probably a company work truck.. do you have wiring schematics for a 2011 F250 XL?

[@bradmcmanis3231]

How do I buy the forscan program I just recently bought the MaxiCheck MX808 mainly so I can manually regen my truck i have 2013 f450 6.7 but I also bought the upgraded steering and same aftermarket android stereo u bought to do the same thing,I know I can program keys with this scanner but more interested in how to program steering wheel controls ??????

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Forscan is free. Just search for it.

[@garrettrose2030]

So if my truck came with steering wheel controls do I still need to get the u it to convert the signal?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes

[@ricardodupont1170]

The second link takes me to the aquaman trailer...

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Apparently KZbin recycled my link. Here is the correct one. I've updated the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faewhIiIh5x_qrc

[@KnightRider1983]

Do you know how to add audio controls to a 2008 F250??

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Personally no, but i believe there are instructions for the older trucks available online. Its actually easier I believe as far as programming but may require adding wiring

[@HC-xs6ek]

I'm trying to do the same for my 2008 f350

[@nathanturner2527]

I'm having trouble getting it to work on my 2013 Ford F-250 if someone could help please

[@jeremyhurd1179]

How can I contact you by email? I have so many questions about this entire process. It’d be easier to contact you by email.

[@ozneroll2132]

Sooooo.....once again....... for the average guy who doesn't have access to Ford software....we're basically screwed!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Forscan software is free. The obd2 programmer is 30 dollars. You can do it yourself.

[@fr3doc]

Could I do this on a 2012 F150?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Not sure

[@viper543]

I have a 2011 F250 XL that I want to add steering wheel controls. Is the harness already in the steering wheel or will have to buy a steering wheel with controls already installed?

[@danny6265]

Great video

[@christopherdavis8018]

Hello I just bought a 2011 f350 the steering wheel controls work except voice button purchased a second button same thing... Bluetooth works usb works just no voice command any help would be great thanks

[@christopherdavis8018]

It is also a sync system