One of the essential parts of your car is the car radio. Whether getting directions from GPS or listening to music, a stereo system is important for your driving experience. However, you may experience challenges with your car’s radio. This article guides you on how to reset your stereo system.
2004-2022 Models
The following are the steps for resetting the stereo system of your Ford F-150
- Press and hold the Seek and the audio unit Power buttons simultaneously until the screen goes black.
- Wait for three minutes for the system to complete the reset.
- Switch the system on by pressing the audio unit Power button on.
Master Stereo Reset
If the above procedure does not successfully reset the stereo system, continue with a master reset by following these steps.
- Start your vehicle. Ensure your car is in ‘park’ and running, not in accessory mode.
- On your vehicle’s SYNC screen, press Settings.
- Choose General.
- Scroll down and press Master Reset.
- A message confirming the system setting will disappear, and the reset factory defaults will appear on the screen.
- Press Continue. You will see a ‘Resetting to factory default’ message on the screen.
- The system will now turn off, and the screen will go blank. Wait for the system to reset and resume normal functioning after a few minutes.
The above steps can be used in any of the following Ford F-150 models
- 2021 – present Ford F-150 (9th Generation)
- 2015 – 2020 Ford F-150 (8th Generation)
- 2009 – 2014 Ford F-150 (7th Generation)
- 2004 – 2008 Ford F-150 (6th Generation)