Did you ever figure out what the problem was? My 2015 focus does the same thing and it's killing my ears. Thanks.
Stereo issues -LOUD popping, crackling, white noise ---HELP!!!
Buyer's remorse or blue oval blues. My stereo has decided to terrorize me with LOUD popping, crackling, and white noise. In the beginning, my stereo would make a loud pop and then not emit any sound. The display would work, and I could change the stations, inputs, and volume, but no noise would come out of the speakers. I would simply turn the car off and back on and the problem would be resolved. Since then, this gremlin has transformed into a creature from a "Predator" movie. Now when I start my car, the music may play for a couple of seconds and then the loud popping takes over. Whether the volume is on "1" or "10" the noise is just as loud and startling. I would simply turn off the power to the stereo, but this did not seem to alleviate anything. Although not as consistent, the noise seems to intermittently come even if the car is turned off and the key is NOT in the ignition.
As stated, this noise is very loud and startling. It startled me enough that I accidentally jerked the wheel out of reflex while driving down the highway yesterday. Music is a luxury, but having the crap scared out of you by your own car while driving is a GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
A little back history on this vehicle: I bought it brand new from a Ford dealer. My last vehicle (Toyota) was completely unreliable and I was excited to have a new, dependable, car with good fuel economy that would bring me peace of mind. Unfortunately, this radio issue is not its only defect. Like many others, I too have been dealing with the transmission issues of it shuttering, grinding, losing power, and killing my MPG.
Is there any hope in Ford rectifying my issues or should this lemon be returned to the farm?[
] Unfortunately, my warranty has expired as I am now at 40,000 miles. One dealer wants $80 just to diagnose the radio issue, while the other wants $120 to do the same. Both stated that the transmission parts are on back order so they can't do anything about it for a while. I have read other threads from people with this radio issue and am wondering if Ford is acknowledging this issue or simply trying to sweep it under the rug and let their loyal customers' wallets take the heat for their shortcomings.
I don't hate Ford, my other Ford vehicles were awesome. But this one has made me lose a lot of hope in their brand and the overall quality of American auto manufacturers' products.
As stated, this noise is very loud and startling. It startled me enough that I accidentally jerked the wheel out of reflex while driving down the highway yesterday. Music is a luxury, but having the crap scared out of you by your own car while driving is a GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
A little back history on this vehicle: I bought it brand new from a Ford dealer. My last vehicle (Toyota) was completely unreliable and I was excited to have a new, dependable, car with good fuel economy that would bring me peace of mind. Unfortunately, this radio issue is not its only defect. Like many others, I too have been dealing with the transmission issues of it shuttering, grinding, losing power, and killing my MPG.
Is there any hope in Ford rectifying my issues or should this lemon be returned to the farm?[
] Unfortunately, my warranty has expired as I am now at 40,000 miles. One dealer wants $80 just to diagnose the radio issue, while the other wants $120 to do the same. Both stated that the transmission parts are on back order so they can't do anything about it for a while. I have read other threads from people with this radio issue and am wondering if Ford is acknowledging this issue or simply trying to sweep it under the rug and let their loyal customers' wallets take the heat for their shortcomings.I don't hate Ford, my other Ford vehicles were awesome. But this one has made me lose a lot of hope in their brand and the overall quality of American auto manufacturers' products.
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Personally, I only know it was the box that folks here call a "Head unit" and ebay calls a receiver. Bought a unit from a junked vehicle on Ebay for $80 and it's gone. The sound also went away when I unhooked the receiver.
There's a post on the previous page:
Stereo issues -LOUD popping, crackling, white noise...
Buyer's remorse or blue oval blues. My stereo has decided to terrorize me with LOUD popping, crackling, and white noise. In the beginning, my stereo would make a loud pop and then not emit any sound. The display would work, and I could change the stations, inputs, and volume, but no noise...
www.focusfanatics.com
where one person seems to have located two parts that overheat inside and if covered in thermal paste the problem goes away.
So, it appears that aside from just unhooking the radio to make all noise go away, you can -in order of expense- try the following:
-Apply Thermal paste on the hot parts. $8 but you have to open up the radio
-Buy an used radio. I found DIY installation is pretty easy if you buy one from a car with the same configuration. $80-100
-Buy an aftermarket radio and mounting if you can deal with trying to get it to interface with the Vehicle. $250-400 or more if DIY, even more if profesionally installed)
-NEW OEM unit NOT from Ford. Individual linked above found a supplier for $260.
-Buy a head unit from Ford. I was quoted $350 without installation for a refurb unit. Others have been quoted MUCH more for a new unit installed.
My 2000 FordBuyer's remorse or blue oval blues. My stereo has decided to terrorize me with LOUD popping, crackling, and white noise. In the beginning my stereo would make a loud pop and then not emit any sound. The display would work, and I could change the stations, inputs, and volume, but no noise would come out of the speakers. I would simply turn the car off and back on and the problem would be resolved. Since, this gremlin has transformed into a creature off a "Predator" movie. Now when I start my car, the music may play for a couple seconds and then the loud popping takes over. Whether the volume is on "1" or "10" the noise is just as loud and startling. I would simply turn off the power to the stereo, but this did not seem to alleviate anything. Although not as consistent, the noise seems to intermittently come even if the car is turned off and the key NOT in the ignition.
As stated, this noise is very loud and startling. It startled me enough that I accidentally jerked the wheel out of reflex while driving down the highway yesterday. Music is a luxury, but having the crap scared out of you by your own car while driving is a GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
A little back history on this vehicle: I bought it brand new from a Ford dealer. My last vehicle (Toyota) was completely unreliable and I was excited to have a new, dependable, car with good fuel economy and would bring me peace of mind. Unfortunately, this radio issue is not its only defect. As many others, I too have been dealing with the transmission issues of it shuttering, grinding, losing power, and killing my MPG.
Is there any hope in Ford rectifying my issues or should this lemon be returned to the farm?[
I don't hate Ford, my other Ford vehicles were awesome. But this one has made me lose a lot of hope in their brand and the overall quality of American auto manufacturers' products.
My 2014 Focus has done and is doing the exact same thing! It is the most unnerving safety issue on this entire car. I feel like I need to start taking heart medicine for it. I don't even have to have the stereo equipment on and I can no longer use my Bluetooth I am so angry. I love my Ford Focus. As far as the transmission is concerned I have found that if I am the only driver in my car adapts to my driving. But if I allow someone else to drive my car next time I get into it it's trying to figure out who's driving . please let me know if you have found any type of a resolution to this. I was in a fender bender and I'm actually thinking about when I go to get my bumper repaired letting them know that my stereo and Bluetooth were working perfectly before the accident I just don't know what else to doBuyer's remorse or blue oval blues. My stereo has decided to terrorize me with LOUD popping, crackling, and white noise. In the beginning my stereo would make a loud pop and then not emit any sound. The display would work, and I could change the stations, inputs, and volume, but no noise would come out of the speakers. I would simply turn the car off and back on and the problem would be resolved. Since, this gremlin has transformed into a creature off a "Predator" movie. Now when I start my car, the music may play for a couple seconds and then the loud popping takes over. Whether the volume is on "1" or "10" the noise is just as loud and startling. I would simply turn off the power to the stereo, but this did not seem to alleviate anything. Although not as consistent, the noise seems to intermittently come even if the car is turned off and the key NOT in the ignition.
As stated, this noise is very loud and startling. It startled me enough that I accidentally jerked the wheel out of reflex while driving down the highway yesterday. Music is a luxury, but having the crap scared out of you by your own car while driving is a GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
A little back history on this vehicle: I bought it brand new from a Ford dealer. My last vehicle (Toyota) was completely unreliable and I was excited to have a new, dependable, car with good fuel economy and would bring me peace of mind. Unfortunately, this radio issue is not its only defect. As many others, I too have been dealing with the transmission issues of it shuttering, grinding, losing power, and killing my MPG.
Is there any hope in Ford rectifying my issues or should this lemon be returned to the farm?[
I don't hate Ford, my other Ford vehicles were awesome. But this one has made me lose a lot of hope in their brand and the overall quality of American auto manufacturers' products.
I too, am having the same exact issue.. 2014 focus with 55k miles... Dealing with this car has been an absolute nightmare
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