I just found this site and have spent the day reading the forums.
I have a 2000 XLT 4x4. exended cab.
I just bought this truck and everything works but the radio light. I'd really liek to know what time it is.
Does anyone have a fix for the faceplate on these trucks?
Thaks in advance.
ZZ

 

I'll have to check back tomorrow

 

sound like you need to replace the radio unless someone knows something i dont if you need one i have one out of a 2002 XLT cd/radio only problem is its painted candy apple red but you could swap faceplates if they are the same

 

Mine is out of a XLT and is a single CD Radio.
wonder haow hard to change the face plate?
Thanks for the reply ManInBlack.
ZZ

 

^^^^^what that guy said. No clue if it's replaceable.....might be easier to get a new radio. Might even be cheaper because that's probably a ford part. There's gobs of them single cd/am/fm units out there. I've got three. lol.

 

Common problem! It's solder joint cracks in the DC to DC power supply for the
display. Here are some pictures I took, showing the problem:




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