Ford Escape - RADIO FUSES LOCATION (2008 - 2012)

In this video I will show you the location of radio / speaker / amplifier fuses on Ford Escape ( 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | XL | XLT | LIMITED ).
If radio is not powering up or if no sound is coming from your speakers first you should check all the fuses related to radio, speakers and amplifier on your Ford Escape. There is a total of 4 fuses to check, if one of them is burnt out replacing it will most likely fix your radio issue.
Sometimes fuses burn out without any specific reason and sometimes if you replaced or disconnected a battery you burned a fuse on a Ford Escape. Luckily it is very easy to replace a radio fuse.
Watch the video and see the location of each radio fuse on 2008 - 2012 Ford Escape.
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[@dalehamlin7383]

Nice video.....simple and clear..! Thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks for watching!

[@Joseph124269]

Thanks. It worked on 2011 Escape. God bless you.

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear it

[@HeyMzMo]

Thank u soooo much for this vid!!!! It came right on time!

[@QuiteAlright]

No problem. I'm glad it helped you out

[@jared7304]

This is exactly what I needed! Great video!

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks. Glad I was able to help

[@robbryan4014]

Really appreciate it was on a long road trip radial blew major lifesaver

[@QuiteAlright]

I'm happy my video was helpful :)

[@salahfarhan7479]

Thank you.

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome!

[@stephaniesmith5258]

Very helpful 👌

[@QuiteAlright]

Glad you think so!

[@manny182]

Thank you so much

[@QuiteAlright]

You're most welcome

[@ronsellers5963]

You may need a hard reset. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and touch the negative cable to the positive cable for 15 seconds and then put it back. This fix my 2016 Escapes radio problems.

[@Joseph124269]

Thanks!

[@QuiteAlright]

You are very welcome and thank you for your support

[@MrGrassymaps]

Thank you

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome

[@lantorandriampianina9317]

thanks a lot

[@QuiteAlright]

You are most welcome

[@ericprice5316]

Thanks for the vid. For my 2009 mazda tribute the radio comes on but no sound. Sometimes the sound comes on. I have the stock amplifier in the back. I will check the fuse when i get home.

[@QuiteAlright]

No problem. Most likely you are dealing with loose electrical connections behind the radio or internal radio issue where some connections on the board got loose.

[@matthewdunn6762]

question where do you put the wire tap for a amp so it turns off when key is removed

[@Joseph124269]

Thank you for showing the box location. Is the Sync fuse in the same box? I couldn’t see it in your manual.

[@QuiteAlright]

HI, yes it should be fuse #3, 15A

[@6hnow]

If you're here because your aux doesn't work its the third fuse from the left on the bottom row

[@cliffordyawn4867]

Thanks

[@Komega01]

what about the bluetooth?

[@QuiteAlright]

try checking fuse #3 in the passenger cabin. That is Ford SYNC fuse. Just be removing it and reinstalling might reset the SYNC and get it to work

[@Komega01]

@QuiteAlright thanks finally I can speed off out of my jobs parking lot blasting music

[@QuiteAlright]

@@Komega01 Glad to hear that 👍

[@H3nryum]

Connected my battery backwards, horn went off when the battery is connected. Ended up blowing the fuse 39 and the alternator 175a fuse. If you have a new battery and it is now displaying a battery light it is likely the fuse before it is the alternator! Check the 175a fuse

[@beachbumblog]

I'm having issues with the Bluetooth audio not working and have heard the fuse needs pulled. Would you by chance know if it's the radio or buttons that may need pulled. Guess I could pull them both and see what happens? thanks for posting this!

[@QuiteAlright]

Probably the radio fuse, but to be sure just pull all of them and see if it helps

[@austonhardy5172]

I have a 2010 Escape and I have one speaker that’s not making any noise. The other three are fine. Should I check the fuses before I try to take apart the radio or door assembly where the speaker is to check connection?

[@QuiteAlright]

It is probably not a fuse issue, none of the speakers would work then. Most likely you will find cracked wires in the door jam behind the rubber sleeve protector. I would check that first as it happens very very often and you don't have to take anything apart, just pull the sleeve off and inspect the wiring. If your front driver side speaker is not working then this will be your problem for sure

[@celsonLG]

I have a 2011 ford escape hybrid, would you make a quick video to show where the microphone is located and how to install it

[@poker345611]

Microphone should be ontop of the rear view mirror. Have to replace rear view mirror.

[@Dallas4Nation]

My 2010 ford escape xlt when I turn it on it boots up premium sound then it shows up no phone and I can't even exit to listen to radio and my ford escape don't have Bluetooth mode to connect phone devices can someone help me out also I checked all the fuses and they are all good

[@lilreese240]

XLT doesn’t have Bluetooth built in.. because of this, I changed out the radio completely.

[@rozz67]

Which fuses do I need to change to fix radio, radio display, and clock? I already changed the 5A and 10A and nothing ...

[@QuiteAlright]

If fuses are not burnt out changing them will not do anything. If radio / display is not working then try pulling out the radio unit and screen and check all connections and wiring behind those. Also you can try disconnecting battery for 10 min and see if that will "reset" it. Hope this helps

[@Hillbillybuko]

My 2012 Ford Escape’s radio isn’t turning on. I checked all the fuses but none are burnt out. What should I do?

[@QuiteAlright]

Try pulling the radio out and check all connections/wires behind it

[@DeadLucked]

My 2010 Mercury Mariners radio, time, display and control panel wouldn't work after some time! I cpuld never figure it out, and was getting so bummed out not knowing why it wouldn't turn on!

[@QuiteAlright]

I'm glad this video helped you

[@rogerjahir]

I removed the number 28 and he continues listening to the radio, the car has a short on the radio and I want to remove the fuse so that it does not draw power, Which fuse do I remove?

[@QuiteAlright]

Remove fuses #38 and #39. Other option pull out the radio unit and disconnect it

[@Mimi-to6rx]

I have a 2008 goes escape and I can see the dash board but it won’t play any music. What fuse is that?

[@QuiteAlright]

you should check the amplifier fuses. Should be fuses 38 and 39

[@OnthePictures]

thanks for the video, my 20 A fuse keep blowing up, mine I can not control or see anything on the display or the panel control, I can Control the stations and volume from the wheel control. any guess?

[@QuiteAlright]

There is a short somewhere probably or a bad ground. Try looking the connections in the back of the radio and control panel. Could be that one of the wires is exposed or something simple like that

[@travistraylor3760]

I have a 2012 escape and the radio comes on and everything but no sound and checked all the fuses and still no sound what should I do

[@QuiteAlright]

Try pulling out the radio unit and check the wires in the back. Also try wiggling those wires while the radio is turned on to see if the sound will come. If not then it could be the problem in the radio unit itself. Something usually gets lose on the motherboard and can be soldered together

[@captaindrunk3533]

I have a 2012 ford escape and my radio speakers will make a pop sound every now and then and then it seems sometimes the radio restarts itself and doesn't do anything for a few minutes. It eventually comes back but it keeps doing this. The fuses don't appear to be blown so idk what it could be

[@QuiteAlright]

I would say problem is the radio unit itself. Had this happening multiple times on different vehicles.

[@captaindrunk3533]

@@QuiteAlright do you think the radio needs to be replaced or something that can be fixed?

[@QuiteAlright]

I usually replace and get a used one from salvage. It can get fixed but it might cost you more. Has to be taken apart and lose connections soldered

[@QuiteAlright]

check the wiring behind the radio before replacung it

[@captaindrunk3533]

@@QuiteAlright thank you for the info

[@Luna-np7ot]

where do you purchase replacement fuses?

[@QuiteAlright]

any car parts store or even online amazon / ebay

[@tgreg9542]

Any auto store or online Amazon anywhere

[@JoePJack1]

Fuse #3 is the Bluetooth SYNC

[@muzick7719]

Quite Alright, please help us, Ford Escape 2011, the power can not be turned off for Entertain system, a message is hanging. "reinsert USB".no radio, CD or Sync work and i can not do reset on the screen itself--any idea how to fix this

[@QuiteAlright]

Hmmm try disconnecting the vehicle battery for 15min and see if that resets it

[@muzick7719]

@@QuiteAlright yes it worked-thanks for replying.

[@QuiteAlright]

@@muzick7719 Glad to hear that 👍

[@Abn125cg]

I’m trying to turn off the sirius XM which fuse should I pull

[@QuiteAlright]

Should be Fuse #14 in the passenger compartment

[@beqatokhadze5120]

plz help. dont work buttons, but everything work from wheel . radio buttons dont lighting and buttons dont work. have any idea?

[@QuiteAlright]

most likely radio is the problem. But first pull it out and check all the connections in the back

[@swerveskii]

i have the 2010, the aux works but it is very low volume, what should i do?

[@QuiteAlright]

Hmmm could be a bad quality cable or try playing with settings on the phone

[@devontaycarter5234]

Which fuse is it for the radio. 08 ford escape. My radio works but my aux wont and my Bluetooth has never worked. Going to buy a Bluetooth speakers and put it in my car. Then pull the fuse for the radio. I don't want to listen to the radio at all.

[@QuiteAlright]

Hi, Radio fuse is Fuse #39 (20A)

[@jamessaine2929]

You did even point it out, let us know which one it is, that's really dumb

[@tlacua8953]

Hiii I need help, mi truck a ford escape 2012, the radio is stuck with the ford escape words, nothing works

[@QuiteAlright]

Hi, try disconnecting the battery for 10-15 min and see if that fixes it. If not you can also try removing radio fuses and reinserting

[@tbhairdiary]

Hi, I recently got a used 2009 Ford Escape in great condition. It's been about two weeks and suddenly the aux does not connect and the button does not work, the media button on the steering wheel does not work, and the phone button on the steering wheel, as well as the console phone button.When pressing these buttons on the steering wheel, it does nothing. This happened suddenly after everything was working fine. The line in or usb ports do not work, but the cigarette lighter part works and charges my phone with the car charger port placed in. Does anyone know how I could fix my SYNC, aux, media, and phone buttons to enjoy music in the car?

[@QuiteAlright]

Hi, well first try to check the ford sync fuse. If it stopped working suddenly there is a big chance the fuse is the problem. Next thing I would try is disconnecting the battery for 10-15 min and then reconnect. That could "reset" the ford sync.

[@tbhairdiary]

@@QuiteAlright hey i was able to take the fuse out n put it in and it worked again!

[@QuiteAlright]

@@tbhairdiary Glad to hear it 👍

[@MissMuffin2.0]

​@@tbhairdiary I have the same problem and I have really bad anxieties I'm releasing in my music aside the fact that they sold me a car that was really messed up and I'm driving around illegally so I'm hoping that this works😂

[@tbhairdiary]

@@MissMuffin2.0 hey yes after i fixed the fuse it’s been good ever since! i hope it helps

[@markislosey3728]

Mine won't stop saying Ford Escape premium sound how do I fix

[@QuiteAlright]

Hmmmm first check all the fuses. If all good try disconnecting the battery for 10 min, that might wipe the memory and reset it.

[@valeriaorellana4520]

What is the fuse for cigarette lighter the one in the front ... thank you

[@QuiteAlright]

Fuse #40 in cabin fuse box

[@tonireyes6853]

My 2010 screen stuck on saying ford and it won’t move from there

[@QuiteAlright]

Try pulling the radio out and checking all connections behind it if all the fuses are good. Some of this fords also just need a software update from ford dealer. Worst case scenario you'll need to replace the radio unit

[@okwudiridaniel4234]

No sound is coming out of my speakers ford escape 2010😢

[@QuiteAlright]

IF all fuses are good then pull out the radio and check wiring / electrical connections behind it. Also it is a good idea to check the wiring at driver door jamb behind the rubber sleeve

[@Jade-gx2xd]

Radio stuck on ford escape screen.... nothing is playing 2010 ford escape xlt

[@QuiteAlright]

1. Check all the fuses 2. Try disconnecting the battery for 10-15 min and see if that resets it 3. Check wiring behind the radio 4. Replace the radio

[@Jade-gx2xd]

@@QuiteAlright whe i get a new battery does that mean the same thing about disconnecting to 10-15 minutes. Also it started doing this when houston had that bad winter storm

[@emon5ter]

The fuse wasn't blown but there is still no sound coming out of the speakers

[@QuiteAlright]

I would next pull out the radio and inspect all connections behind it. Also inspect the wiring behind the rubber sleeve on the driver door jamb as very often wires get damaged there from opening / closing the door

[@emon5ter]

@@QuiteAlright will that fix the problem of all my speakers not producing any sound

[@QuiteAlright]

@@emon5ter Possibly yes if one of the wires is damaged. Worst case scenario problem is the radio, but first you want to check everything else

[@Superdudehatesmilk]

If you have an 08-12 Ford Escape and you're here because your sync keeps disconnecting the Bluetooth media: The Sync fuse is the 3rd fuse moving from left to right on the bottom row of the fuse box in your passenger floorboard/console area. Remove it while your vehicle is running, turn it off and put the fuse back in, then start your vehicle and it should be good to go.

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Superdudehatesmilk]

@@QuiteAlright you're welcome and thanks for such an informative video! Your video is what put me on the right track to solve my issue.

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