92 F-250 - Radio light comes on, speakers have static, but can't draw in a station,no stations or visible numbers on the LED. Took the radio out, all connections seem good and the antenna plug is in place. Any suggestions?

 

Replace RADIO.

 

subford, that was a funny answer from you. no electrical diagram like you usually post on how to fix it? hahahaha

i agree, just replace it. if you do go aftermarket get the wiring adapter and the tool to remove radio with. the wires will save a lot of grief and the removal tool i have used many times since i bought a set.

 

What is the wiring adapter? Does the adapter replace the current plug ins on the back of the radio... I have the tool for removal.

 

yes, it plugs into the existing plug and wires to aftermarket cd/radio. walmart has them for like 5 bucks.

 

yo can pick up a direct replacement Ford radio from your local salvage yard for typically $50 here in NY

 

$50 is a little high for a bad stereo.. Spend the extra $50 ~ $100 and get a good radio. Make sure you use the wiring harness adapter. It will plug into the factory harness and then has pigtails that will match the wires on the new radio. The no display is a common problem and is usually just a bad bulb. The only static may be a bad antenna or cut wire going to the antenna.

 

I agree. I've got like 4 of those Factory Ford Stereos sittin around. They're a Dime a dozen. Just replace it. Or if you really like it, make sure the antenna plug is plugged in all the way, and follow it underneath the front fender. Probably came loose somewhere.

 

Thanks for your response. Is the truck prewired if I use a Ford replacement radio with a compact disc player? The current radio has AM/ FM no disc player? Does anyone know if models '92 - '06 are the same wiring?
If I don't fix this ....I'll have to listen to myself sing, not a good thing !!

 

I would imagine they are. I know the non cassette and cassette stereo's change out and work.

 

just get an aftermarket cd/radio. i got one for $50. with a detachable face from walmart.

it is 6 months old and has never given me one bit of trouble in my f150.

i liked it so much i bought one for another vehicle.

durabrand db1200 is the model

 

Unless you already have one, a factory replacement cd/radio are hard to find or very expensive on Ebay. Unless you absolutley want a factory radio just buy a new aftermarket one. You can pick the features you want and it will sound better with the factory speakers than the stock unit.