Ford F-150 Clock Blinking/ Flashing? Radio/ Stereo Not Working? - 2009 & Up - Diagnose Yourself

How to diagnose radio/ stereo not working and clock is flashing.
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[@EvanBeil]

I’m laughing my ass off, my radio hasn’t worked in months and just smacked it as hard as I could, voila it works again. Thanks!

[@Motorcarnut]

lol, no problem! Thanks for the comment!

[@jeremythomas7596]

Same here 😅 🙏🏾

[@gregoryburbage7906]

I just had this happen on my 2013 f150.......I tapped it firmly 3 times and the radio worked again.....man, you temporarily saved me 700 bucks! I'm subscribing and liking .....many thanks!

[@Motorcarnut]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard! Got a more permanent fix video for the stereo fix might want to check it out also with great results!

[@user-qq4sw1ys5d]

😂 didn't want to take my radio apart right now, gave a good smack and works. Gotta love a Ford. Thanks man!!!

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem 👍

[@user-ps2hh6jc8d]

😂😂😂wtf I just did the same

[@mike46839482]

Just happened in my 2014. Heard the pop, tried punching it, it started working, now will pull it out and solder when I get home. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@Motorcarnut]

Sure, no problem.

[@SofaKingChubbs]

This guys “tap” trick worked for me and my 2012 F150. Good to go now! If only all things were this easy to fix.

[@Motorcarnut]

Thanks for the reply, appreciated!

[@johnphelps3730]

Just smacked my radio several times and it started working again. Thank you!

[@Motorcarnut]

Sure, no problem, glad it helped. Have another video on a more permanent fix as well.

[@hernandiaz7525]

I really appreciate your help, nice troubleshooting, It's works for me.

[@Motorcarnut]

Hey great! Thanks for the feedback much appreciated!

[@Lilljoescratch]

Yup that’s my problem 😑 Thanks for the straightforward video. 🤘

[@Motorcarnut]

Happy to help! Take care!

[@ashawbobrow]

Just tried the hitting method and it worked! Thanks man!

[@Motorcarnut]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@armandogonzalez126]

I just did the last step, and it worked thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

Great! No problem!

[@xiGotSkillzx]

Just punched it and it works again. Thank you lol

[@Motorcarnut]

Great! Thanks for the update

[@Cipher_8]

The tap worked 😮 I been driving without music for months waiting to afford a radio replacement. Thank you.

[@Motorcarnut]

Great!, if you are handy you can try to fix it yourself : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnFnnqlmrRsrrc

[@Cipher_8]

@Motorcarnut my left side of my speakers stopped working, sounds like they shorted out

[@Motorcarnut]

Yep, mine too, it’s common, sometimes when you raise the volume it kicks back in, that’s the coils in the speakers failing

[@Cipher_8]

@Motorcarnut raising volume didn't make it kick back in I think i need to just get new speakers to install on left side and maybe not a new stereo? If stereo has issues after new speakers then used one.

[@me14958]

Thanks man mine started popping and cutting out saw the video punched the radio a couple times and I'm back in business

[@Motorcarnut]

Glad it helped, got another video on a more permanent fix.

[@norbertcardenas1876]

Gump - you’re a goddamn genius! I got a radio back with a slap!

[@Motorcarnut]

LOl, Thank you very much for the feedback!

[@bradleyrenfro5335]

The tap worked! I'll take mine in soon to have it serviced.

[@Motorcarnut]

They probably will replace the whole stereo, I will be making a video on how to repair the original stereo soon/

[@Cipher_8]

​@Motorcarnut if I can do it myself I will install a after market instead of used one that'll just have same problems

[@Motorcarnut]

Ok, just remember, you’re going to need a dash kit wiring to make sure you don’t lose controls, sync etc. can be over $1200 just for a basic stereo, been there

[@austintynefield6158]

Just smacked my radio and it turned on! Thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem! Got another video on how to permanently fix it as well.

[@larrylindenmeyer4390]

Thank you for the help

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem!

[@aaronburk6928]

Thank you I just bought a used f150 lariat 2011 and the guy said the radio never worked I am going to check those

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem, and have another video on a more permanent fix too

[@aaronburk6928]

@@Motorcarnut yeah I tried smacking it and it worked for like 1 hour but I can’t get the radio out the shifter is in the middle and there are no video of how to do it with the center console shifter also what’s that video called

[@eddiearchuleta615]

My 2014 just did this right now the smack worked

[@Motorcarnut]

Great! I will be making a video on how to repair the loose solder joints that are causing this issue so stay tuned! Thanks

[@singhsarabjit]

Thank you very much

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem, thanks for the comment!!

[@CyrusDrake]

I heard the loud pop a few times with my radio and then a couple weeks ago it popped and the radio won't come back. The screen just flashes exactly as you described. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to bake the damn circuit board but we'll see. Thank you for your very helpful videos!

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem, thanks for the comment!

[@alexhowell7407]

The smack works 💪

[@Motorcarnut]

Great! Thanks for the feedback. If it starts to fail more often, here is another more permanent fix. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnFnnqlmrRsrrc

[@hassanmonroe359]

Good looking my guy just hit the hell out of my radio nd boom it’s working from not working goin on 2 years😂😂💯

[@Motorcarnut]

Great!, I have another video on a more permanent solution that works great for many folks, check it out!

[@damienh2007]

Niceeeee worked like a charm tap tap

[@Motorcarnut]

Glad it helped

[@supermikey20122012]

Omg that tapping worked lol

[@Motorcarnut]

Of course!

[@Angeli.]

Thanks 🙏

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem, thanks for the comment!

[@1494galvez]

Lmao the smack worked for me. 🎉🎉

[@Motorcarnut]

Great, have another video on a more permanent fix too

[@silvasarabiadiego7430]

Thanks 😅

[@Motorcarnut]

Welcome 😊

[@JoeDawson.]

All the f150s at my pest control company did this. Bought my boys Bose Bluetooth speakers for the trucks if they have to drive them.

[@Motorcarnut]

Well at least they have music

[@chuckdeuce494]

Thank you very much. Just like a child hitting properly. And it will have many more years of service.

[@Motorcarnut]

Lol, thank you for the feedback!

[@TeezyTazz]

Thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem!

[@victoriac8149]

All my fuses are good and I have sound but no display do you think I should just replace the display screen?

[@Motorcarnut]

If the stereo is working, then yes.

[@snsphotography956]

I replaced door speakers a month ago but one was loose turning on and off while crackling. So if it short out radio it would have affected the fuses in panel? Because they looked good.

[@Motorcarnut]

Not necessarily.

[@donaldpowell3696]

I checked the fuses all ok,the radio worked fine two days ago,I had misplaced my keys so I used my spare key then I noticed that I had no radio,I found my regular keys and now have the same thing,blinking clock and a Bluetooth sign don't know what to check next

[@Motorcarnut]

Did you watch the whole video? Give it a good hard smack and see if it comes back on, if it does it’s probably the solder joints in the radio itself. I will be making a video on that repair soon but see if the smack helps

[@SuniQueen]

I pay $50 to fix my ford 2013 radio and after 2 days the radio was no longer working so I decided to check this video and after reading the comments about hitting the radio I decided to try it and guess what the damn radio worked just my luck thank you to those that comment to hit the radio 😂

[@Motorcarnut]

I have another video on a more permanent solution

[@memoryrinehart]

Could this situation be on any car? My Accent 2012 just flashing clock display and at same time digital fuel gauge showed empty when 1/2 full...Battery was drained like many times before and giving it a jump fixed everything, yet I never had clock/gauge issue before.

[@Motorcarnut]

No it’s not related. Yours sounds like a short somewhere draining the battery. Could be the stereo as they were known to cause your problem

[@betosaldana8506]

I was loosing hope after a week I tried hitting it again and it came on thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

Sure, no problem, I have another video on a more permanent repair, you should check it out.

[@brayanvidal5778]

Buen video 🤓

[@Motorcarnut]

Thank you!

[@brayanvidal5778]

@@Motorcarnut tenía ese problema de mi radio, le di un golpe y se arregló 🙊🤣

[@Motorcarnut]

Glad it helped!

[@tessamalloy8379]

If the speaker shorted the radio system, how is that fixed? I replaced the fuses, tried the tap, and still no fix. I heard the crackling speaker like you were explaining before it cut out

[@Motorcarnut]

Replace the speaker

[@hectorortiz91]

Hey there if I was to replace my stereo with another used working one, is it just plug and play? Or do I have to program it or something? Thank you!!

[@Motorcarnut]

Have to match numbers on your unit with used one exactly then it will be plug and play

[@hectorortiz91]

@@Motorcarnut thank you so all numbers need to match like the serial number, Ford part number and model number?

[@Motorcarnut]

@hectorortiz91 Just the Ford part number like this: BL3T-19C157-AC

[@hectorortiz91]

@@Motorcarnut got it. I wonder if my owners Manual has the ford part number of my stereo so I won’t have to remove the stereo to check the number

[@Motorcarnut]

@hectorortiz91 have to remove stereo

[@joekinsland5887]

Speakers have been cutting in and out sometimes for years, radio works fine, yesterday the display stopped working nothing displayed. I have a 2010 F150 XLT w/ sync. The fuses are good the radio works. Should I try to get the display out and replace it with a junk yard replacement?

[@Motorcarnut]

You could , but you have to make sure all numbers match on the new display even the letters or it will have to be reprogrammed by dealer and that can be a pain and extra money.

[@joekinsland5887]

@@Motorcarnut what would you suggest , an aftermarket radio that eliminates the need for the display?

[@Motorcarnut]

I was in the same predicament, but I found a used stereo on eBay with the exact numbers and it worked no problem but it’s hard to find them matching all numbers. I like a better stereo but it involves a dash kit, wiring kit to save sync, steering wheel controls and the stereo, plus if you don’t know how to install everything it can run over a $1000 depending on the stereo you want. I was going that route since I did want an upgraded stereo and I can install it myself however I don’t have the time and like I said, I found the stock unit on eBay. So depends on your situation. If you go the new upgrade way, check out Crutchfield , you can input your vehicle and it gives you everything you need to install even help if you need it.

[@joekinsland5887]

@@Motorcarnut I'll watch some more videos and look around at different options. I do appreciate your help.

[@Motorcarnut]

Thank you!

[@stacyarrick7782]

My 2011 f150 lariat clock blinking and radio not working and now while l'm driving the left door ajar comes on and the interior lights blinks. Hopefully I'll try tapping the radio to see what happens.

[@Motorcarnut]

They may be unrelated the lights coming on, but see if the smack gets it working again

[@adrianalonsodiazuco9440]

Hello i got a ford f150 2011 and i got a problem with the radio it just work when the truck is off but when i turn on the truck and i try to turn on the radio the display shows that the radio its on but the speakers it no hearing donyou know what could be the problem? Hope you can help me!

[@Motorcarnut]

Sounds like it’s the front panel of the radio that’s bad. Salvage yard should have used one.

[@rogerl8488]

So do you have a video of taking this out?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes, look on the description of that video under blend door removal it’s in that video because the radio has to be removed.

[@sifuasGeek]

Tried all the stuff in this video, but no luck. Search up baking the motherboard in an oven. It works.

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes, I made that video as well. Good that it works for you!

[@Lorenzosanchez714]

Just gave mine a good punch and it worked. But now the plastic is cracked 🤣

[@Motorcarnut]

You hit it too hard! Said open hand 🖐️

[@josegeee711]

Wow the tap

[@Motorcarnut]

It worked on yours?

[@ricka0917]

Your videos are fantastic, but I’m just curious my clock is blinking but it also sounds like maybe the CD is skipping but nothing will work. None of the buttons it just keeps sounding like something skipping if that makes sense Any advice

[@Motorcarnut]

Give it a whack, like in the video, if it doesn’t come back I have another video on how to try another way

[@ricka0917]

@@Motorcarnut I hit a bunch of times and it doesn’t seem to do anything. Is it worth it for me to check the fuses or should I try the next step that I think you have?

[@Motorcarnut]

You can try but you may have a different problem.

[@malrio928]

I have the same problem

[@alankennedy3713]

Thanks unsolder is what it seems to be..I also heard the pop

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes, I have the other video that reflows the solder joints

[@Thomas-cl6iu]

2009 f150 the radio works fine and Bluetooth works but the screen sometimes is blank or black. Any ideas?

[@Motorcarnut]

Sounds like the front lcd panel is going bad. Can find a used on on eBay or salvage yard

[@joekinsland5887]

I reflowed the radio PCB and it fixed the speaker s cutting out but the display still doesn't work. Does anyone have a good one for sale? AL3T-19C116-AB 14798992 it's for a 2010 F150 XLT

[@Motorcarnut]

You have to match the numbers exactly or some features may not work and would have to be programmed by dealer which is a pain.

[@jwhand86]

Can anyone help me with a dead radio in 2014 f150 supercab stx trim? If you can, you would make my year.

[@Motorcarnut]

If you tried my both videos and still no good, replacement is the only other option.

[@JESSIEKAMP1]

This happened to my truck. Added a new radio, new speakers, and checked all fuses. Still does not work. Any suggestions??

[@Motorcarnut]

This is for the factory stereo, an aftermarket unit is different and can be a number of things.

[@leeutt7758]

My 2011 radio just went out today must be that time for them to go bad

[@Motorcarnut]

Yep, give it a nice wack with you open hand and see if it comes back to life. I’ll be making a video soon on how to repair it.

[@christianstephens1288]

Same 😂 just smacked it

[@Jacob_6420]

My 2013 just went out yesterday fml

[@Motorcarnut]

I’ll be making a video shortly on the repair

[@platinummoet2903]

Same year mine went out about 4 months ago trying to fix today but I thinks it’s a short

[@davidblackwell6698]

I’ve discovered the wire connection in door speaker will come lose and ground out. Take out and solder it. I replaced all Four speakers.

[@Motorcarnut]

Thanks for that extra info! Greatly appreciated!

[@zaneseligman1313]

My 2012’s radio died about 2 yrs ago…. It made it 10 years… my shop stereo still rattles the buildings windows… it’s from the mid 1980’s. Ford and most manufacturers now days .. (and from 10 yrs prior) have forgotten ‘K.I.S.S.’

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes they did!

[@blazewood3931]

My radio keeps making a clicking sound and wont turn on anymore gee i wonder if i need to replace it? 😂no sound and wont find a radio signal and i was using my transmitter at the time it went out

[@Motorcarnut]

Try this it may work or have another video on trying to fix it yourself with good success.

[@nickburk3072]

I checked the fuses and smacked the radio and still nothing has worked. been out for a couple of months now. all the buttons work for A/C but nothing else.

[@Motorcarnut]

Yours is probably to bad to come back unless you do the solder repair. I will make a video on that process soon.

[@MrBenzzz190]

I put mine in the oven it worked

[@Motorcarnut]

Awesome!

[@connerwade5782]

My 2014 STX has the blinking and had the pop noise. About to go give her a whack

[@Motorcarnut]

Try it, it may go right back on, also made a video on how to fix it as well

[@connerwade5782]

@@Motorcarnut I smacked it and it didn’t work unfortunately. I’ll check out that video, thanks for being a shining light for people like me who have no idea about vehicles!

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem! Thanks for that. Appreciated

[@mr_jake.y8348]

My raido works but the screen turns off after a while.

[@Motorcarnut]

That seems like a different issue. Probably the front panel is bad.

[@sk1fpv]

No video on what to solder?

[@Motorcarnut]

I have a video on the repair search my channel.

[@rogerl8488]

Mine done the popping like 4ctimed an now don't work

[@Motorcarnut]

Have a fix video if you want to watch that one. Many people have great success with it.

[@masterlee4370]

I changed my battery and now the radio and clock do not work.

[@Motorcarnut]

Try the method in the video, if not you have a different problem.

[@nateo8065]

Dude…. I just smacked my fkn radio and it’s back on after 2 years 🥲🥲 About to turn the oven on

[@Motorcarnut]

Lol, Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@rafaelesparza6672]

The tap worked 😭

[@Motorcarnut]

Awesome thanks for confirming!

[@ahendrick9211]

1 smack and the radio is back , now to figure out the solder

[@Motorcarnut]

Got a video on that one too!

[@user-jl4vv3pf3h]

Bang it hard on frount

[@Motorcarnut]

Yep

[@julianwilliams3802]

Somewhere in china, some guy or gal is laughing at this issue....

[@Motorcarnut]

Could be

[@mozelljames3884]

No sound

[@Motorcarnut]

If you tried what I explained then it’s probably the stereo itself

[@datjnigga2]

I’m sorry I’m late to the party. What solders points are we looking for to redo cause I’m having the same issue

[@Motorcarnut]

Search my channel for the fix video. It involves reflowing the solder joints