Retrieve Your Ford Radio Code Online
Locked Ford radio after a flat battery, battery replacement or radio removal? We can help you recover the correct Ford radio code using the serial number from your unit.
This page is made for common Ford systems such as Ford 6000 CD, Ford Sony, Fiesta, Focus, Transit, Mondeo, C-Max and other factory radios that ask for a security code.
Enter Your Ford Serial Number
Use the serial number shown on the radio screen or printed on the label. Ford serials often start with M or V.
Check My Ford SerialTip: On many Ford radios, hold buttons 1 + 6 or 2 + 6 to display the serial number on screen.
How to Find Your Ford Radio Serial Number
Most Ford radios need a serial number before the code can be calculated. On many Ford 6000 CD, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta and Ford Transit units, the serial can be displayed directly on the screen. Try holding buttons 1 and 6 together for a few seconds. If that does not show the serial, try 2 and 6.
The number you need usually looks like M123456 or V123456. If the radio does not show it on the screen, you may need to remove the radio slightly and check the sticker on the top, side or back of the unit.
Ford Radios We Can Help With
Ford used different radio units over the years, but many of them follow the same rule: once the serial number is known, the correct radio code can usually be recovered online.
Common Ford Radio Code Situations
A Ford radio code is usually requested after power has been disconnected from the vehicle. This can happen after a flat battery, a battery change, an electrical repair, or when the radio has been removed.
Some Ford radios show messages such as CODE, LOCKED, WAIT or LOCKED 13. If your radio is asking for a code, do not keep entering random numbers. Too many wrong attempts can lock the unit for longer.
Ford 6000 CD Radio Code
The Ford 6000 CD is one of the most common factory radios fitted to Ford vehicles in the UK. It can be found in models such as the Focus, Fiesta, Mondeo and Transit. In many cases the serial number can be displayed by pressing the 1 and 6 buttons together.
If you own a Ford 6000 CD radio and already have an M or V serial number, you can use our dedicated Ford 6000 CD Radio Code Generator page to retrieve the correct security code online.
Ford Sony Radio Code
Some Ford models come with a factory Sony radio instead of the standard 6000 CD unit. These radios can also ask for a security code after the battery has been disconnected. If your Ford Sony radio shows a serial number starting with V or M, you can check our dedicated Ford Sony Radio Code page for more specific details about this model.
Ford M Serial and V Serial Codes
Many Ford radios use serial numbers starting with M or V. These are the most important details for code recovery. Always check the full serial carefully, because one wrong digit can generate the wrong code.
How It Works
Find the serial
Check the radio screen using 1 + 6 or 2 + 6, or look for the serial number on the radio label.
Enter it online
Type your Ford serial number exactly as shown, for example M123456 or V123456.
Receive your code
Once processed, your Ford radio code is sent by email with simple instructions.
Before You Enter the Code
Make sure the serial number is correct before ordering your Ford radio code. If your radio shows several screens after pressing 1 + 6, take a clear photo of the screen showing the serial. For label serials, take a photo of the sticker on the radio casing.
If the unit says WAIT or LOCKED, leave the ignition and radio switched on until it allows code entry again. Do not try random codes, especially if the radio already shows a locked message.
Ford Radio Code FAQ
Where is the Ford radio serial number?
It can often be displayed on the screen by holding buttons 1 + 6 or 2 + 6. If not, check the label on the top, side or back of the radio unit.
What does a Ford serial number look like?
Many Ford radios use serial numbers such as M123456 or V123456. Some other Ford units may use different serial formats depending on the radio model.
Does this work for Ford 6000 CD?
Yes, Ford 6000 CD is one of the most common radio types. You normally need the serial number first, then the correct code can be recovered.
Can I get a Ford Focus radio code online?
Yes. If your Ford Focus radio is asking for a code, find the serial number from the screen or label and enter it online to request the correct code.
What if my Ford radio says LOCKED 13?
LOCKED 13 usually means too many wrong code attempts were made. Do not keep trying random codes. In some cases the radio may need extra steps before accepting another code.
How to Enter Your Ford Radio Code
Once you receive the correct Ford radio code, entering it is usually very simple. Most Ford 6000 CD and Ford Focus radios use the preset buttons to enter each digit.
If you are unsure how to enter the code correctly, this short video shows the process step by step:
External YouTube tutorial showing how to enter a Ford radio security code.