How to remove Radio 2008-2012 Ford Escape

[@michaelb.6319]

I like your video but that braided cable that you identified as anti-theft is the chassis ground. It should not be clipped nor left disconnected. You could get lucky and have no problems but if you're picking up noise or having any odd electrical problems related to that radio the first thing you should do is reconnect the chassis ground. If it was anti-theft it would be hardened steel. Why would Ford waste money on a heavy braided cable just for the heck of it? You need it there.

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

But why? What purpose does it serve

[@michaelb.6319]

@@kzukiodenthechad7205 The answer is in my comment, again: "if you're picking up noise or having any odd electrical problems related to that radio the first thing you should do is reconnect the chassis ground. If it was anti-theft it would be hardened steel. Why would Ford waste money on a heavy braided cable just for the heck of it? You need it there."

[@michaelb.6319]

@@kzukiodenthechad7205 Earth.

[@Helysiag]

its a secondary ground not primary so it works without but is just a ground

[@TK-zf7sx]

The replacement radio came in, and I was able to pull the old one and replace it. The connections at the back on the bottom were a little tough to get to. A couple more inches of slack in the wiring harness would have been great! I guess Ford wanted to save the extra 3 cents that extra bit of wire would have cost on each vehicle. But the directions worked well - thanks, Ed!

[@mikekillacky711]

Thanks for this, it helped me remove the panel and access the heater controls.

[@warriornova-yr1xs]

Thank you for a very precise video. Had mine out in about 20 minutes!

[@lumenrisus5963]

Some weirdo installed a Pioneer multi-cd system in my 2010 escape, under the passenger seat, and connected by wire behind the radio. So watching this, I think I can take it all apart now, thank you!

[@michaeldozier8512]

It's a ground

[@wakeup7923]

Absolutely excellent video! Good explanations and close up video. Great Job! Thank you.

[@EHKOS]

My lights in that area started flickering so I figured it was just a loose connection. Once I saw that huge metal casing I gave up, but thanks for the info! It was very helpful to see!

[@JTHEDOG]

Helped me replace my radio like a charm! Thanks!

[@bonenfant96]

Tape aroud the screwdriver....... good idea. Thanks.

[@chesterbenson4355]

my wife keeps putting in cd's upside down now the CD player don't work.How can it be required?

[@hazlotumismo1419]

7 mmtrs

[@jimshea7052]

2 hands

[@gregoryfournerat6690]

My 2010 Mazda Tribute has identical layout for center dash radio,CD, and climate controls. The other day for zero reason, the AUX connector fell into the dash. I had an idea how to get it reconnected and affixed better and it was similar to your initial access with screwdriver. Now I should be able to actually do this with confidence knowing what is behind there. Thx.

[@hazlotumismo1419]

Great video, thank you very much!!!

[@TonybussinesEnglish]

Thanks for the detailed video buddy, it was awesome 👍

[@slikdarelic]

thk u for this.. i wouldve been there for hours tryna figure this out.

[@شانسدلدلخودم]

سلام من از ایران هستم فورد فکوس ۲۰۱۰ امریکای دارم ظبط ماشینم اول درخواست کد میخواست کد نداشتم چون پشت داشتفورد پاک شده بعد حالا ظبط ماشینم قفل شده چکار کنم اصلا نه رادیو کار میکنه نه پخش خواهشا مممون میشم کمکم کنید چون توایران کسی نیست انجام بده هم کد میخوام هم چکارکنم ظبطم از قفل بیرون بیاد مممون میشم کمکم کنید

[@Bostonbrecash15]

As soon as I realized that cable WASNT a ground wire for the radio I flipped out. I've been dancing around that wire for days!

[@salesdept8245]

It definitely is a ground, not primary but still really important to reattach.

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

@@salesdept8245 but why is it important, what is it’s purpose

[@OnthePictures]

mine I can not control the cd or radio from the front panel , it does not display anything. volume and channels I can change from the steering wheel botons, and a fuse keep blowing up. any guess? which part may be? thanks for the video

[@briar6132]

Mine has the same problem, fuses blow because of a short somewhere along the wiring, so I’m going to try to see where the loose wiring is in mine, but I’d assume it’s stray wires touching where they shouldn’t

[@salesdept8245]

I got the same problem. You guys ever figure it out??

[@salesdept8245]

@@briar6132 you figure out the radio short?

[@stevemize2164]

15:04......I want that feeling 😢

[@fyrfox2000]

“Gentle Ed”!

[@efcee4603]

Screw driver dangerous

[@Name-jn1su]

My 2010 ford escape radio doesn't pick up stations, its just quiet. Do you think something came loose or do i need a new radio?

[@repaired2106]

+Dank Corn Dog Did you try to put cd? You can buy used radio on ebay. Plug it in and see if that helps. If not then just return radio back.

[@kabraken]

did this escape come with a factory sub

[@richards.baileyjr.5024]

Turn ur key off burn up ECM

[@Bostonguy222]

What you mean ?

[@TK-zf7sx]

The CD player on my Escape is failing. Your video let me remove the radio enough to get the right part number. A replacement is on the way. Bonus - I get to buy a set of ratcheting wrenches to remove that ground strap on the side. I've been putting them off because I didn't really have a need for any - til now. Lastly, I used a thumb wheel ratchet instead of a regular ratchet handle to remove the screws holding the radio in place. They worked well in the limited space.