Ford 6000 CD Radio Code – Unlock from the Serial Number
Enter your 6000 CD serial number to get the 4-digit activation code. Works for every 6000 CD stereo made between 1997 and 2013.
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Serial number location
The serial number is unique for each radio. Select the model of your radio to see the exact location.
The model is written somewhere on the front of the radio.
Serial number location
Select your 6000 CD radio model
Serial number location
Use the four extraction holes to remove the radio. Find the serial number on the label attached to the side of the radio.
Serial number location
Turn on the radio and hold buttons 1 and 6 for three seconds. Different information appears on the screen; the serial number appears last, in this format: V + 6 digits. Example: V123002
For some units the serial number does not appear on the screen.
Serial number location
For some units the serial number does not show up on the screen, so you have to use the four extraction holes to remove the unit. Find the serial number on the label attached to the case. It begins with M or V followed by 6 digits.
Serial number location
Turn on the radio and hold buttons 1 and 6 for three seconds. Different information appears on the screen; the serial number appears last, in this format: V + 6 digits. Example: V123002
Serial number location
Select your Sony radio model
Serial number location
Use the four extraction holes to remove the radio. Find the serial number on the label attached to the side of the radio.
Serial number location
Turn on the radio and hold buttons 1 and 6 for three seconds. Different information appears on the screen; the serial number appears last, in this format: V + 6 digits. Example: V123002
Serial number location
Turn on the radio and hold buttons 2 and 6 for three seconds. The serial appears on screen in this format: M123002
Serial number location
Use the four extraction holes to remove the radio. Find the serial number on the label attached to the side of the radio. The serial number starts with C7 or BP. Examples:
- C7E3F0547 A 3298722
- BP1201A1991012
Serial number location
Use the four extraction holes to remove the radio. Find the serial number on the label attached to the side of the radio.
How to get a 6000 CD code
All Ford 6000 CD stereos ask for an activation code after a power loss. The code usually comes on a card in the glove box or with the car papers, but over the years that card is often lost.
You can still recover it from the radio's serial number. Find the serial with the steps below, enter it at the top of the page and you'll have the code in less than 5 minutes.
Which 6000 CD do you have?
| Version | Years | Serial | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 CD RDS EON | 1997–2003 | M + 6 digits (e.g. M302011) | Label on the side or top of the case – the radio must be removed |
| 6000 CD Mk1 (silver buttons) | 2004–2008 | V + 6 digits (sometimes M), e.g. V938929 | Hold 1 + 6 after CODE appears; if nothing shows, read the label |
| 6000 CD Mk2 | 2008–2013 | V + 6 digits | Hold 1 + 6 after CODE appears |
Fitted to the Focus, Fiesta, Mondeo, Transit, C-Max, Galaxy, S-Max, Kuga and Fusion, among others.
Find the serial and enter the code
- RDS EON (1997–2003): remove the unit with radio release keys and check the side and top labels. The serial is usually above or below the barcode and always starts with M followed by six digits (M302011, M231111, M173110).
- 2004–2013 units: turn the radio on and wait for CODE. Using both hands, press and hold buttons 1 and 6 until the display changes. The radio enters diagnostic mode for about 30 seconds and the serial appears last, just before CODE returns. It only shows for a second, so film it with your phone and pause the video.
- Still no serial? Remove the stereo with extraction keys (sold in most car accessory shops) to avoid damaging the corners, and read the serial from the top or side label.
- Get the code: enter the serial at the top of this page. The price for your country is shown before payment and the code appears straight after.
- Enter the code: with CODE on the display, press button 1 repeatedly for the first digit, 2 for the second, 3 for the third and 4 for the fourth. Hold button 5 to confirm.
WAIT, LOCKED and LOCKED 13
- WAIT after entering a code means it was wrong. Leave the radio switched on (ignition on) for about 30 minutes before trying again.
- LOCKED / LOCKED10 appears after 10 wrong codes. Hold button 6 while switching the radio on to get three more attempts.
- LOCKED 13 means all attempts are used up. The radio can no longer be unlocked online and needs reprogramming by a car electronics specialist or a Ford dealer.
Frequently asked questions
My radio says "6000 CD RDS EON". Which serial does it have?
Is the 6000 CD code the same as the Sony code?
Can I get a 6000 CD code for free?
Customer reviews
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