How to unlock your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio

Why does your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio lock itself?

Your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio locks itself to protect it from theft. If your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio has locked itself, you will need the unique radio code to unlock it.

Fortunately, obtaining your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio code is an easy process. Follow the steps below to unlock your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio.

How to find the 4-digit radio code for your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio

Step 1. Get your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio Serial Number

Option 1: Find the serial number without removing the body

1. Turn your car and radio on.

2. Hold buttons 2 and 6 simultaneously for a few seconds.

Note: unlike Ford CD 6000 models, make sure you press 2 and 6 simultaneously, NOT 1 and 6.

4. The serial number will display on the screen with the format M452989

5. If the serial number does not start with M, repeat the above steps and ensure you press 2 and 6.

7. If this doesn't work, move on to Option 2.

Option 2: Retrieve the serial number from the label on the radio unit

Another way to locate your serial number is to simply remove the radio unit and read the label attached to the side.

Note: You may not need to remove the stereo altogether. You may be able to sight the serial number by pulling back the panel above the stereo.

Step 2. Enter your serial number at Ford Radio Codes

1. Enter your serial number at Ford Radio Codes

2. Get your unique 4-digit Ford radio code delivered direct to your inbox.

How to enter your 4-digit Ford radio code to unlock your stereo

1. Turn the car and radio on.

2. Your radio should display _ _ _ _ or similar.

3. Use the 1-4 preset buttons to input the 4-digit code.

To set the first digit on the screen, press preset button 1. Each time you do this will add one to the number displayed in that spot - up until 10 times when it resets back to 0. For example, if you tap once, a "1" will be shown; twice and it'll display "2"; three times for "3", and so forth with each subsequent push of preset 1 resetting at zero after ten presses. Repeat with preset buttons 2, 3, and 4 for the second, third, and fourth digits of your code. E.g. if your code is 7012, you'll input it like so:

Preset Button 1 - Press 7 times to get 7

Preset Button 2 - Press 10 times to get 0

Preset Button 3 - Press 1 time to get 1

Preset Button 4 - Press 2 times to get 2

4. Press the preset button 5 to confirm your code.

Bonus: Tips for unlocking your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio

• Make sure your serial number starts with M.

• If you can’t find the label on the radio unit, it will be printed on a label on the side. You might try pulling the panel above the stereo instead of fully removing it.

• Make sure to press 2 and 6 simultaneously when attempting to retrieve your serial number.

• Enter your serial number carefully into Ford Radio Codes (including the prefix letter V or M). Submitting the wrong serial may result in the wrong code being provided.

• If your code doesn't work, try entering it twice. Your radio may only accept the first entry of your code before accepting a second entry to confirm (similar to online banking).

• Be patient! Some Ford radios take several seconds to unlock after you enter the correct code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have entered the correct code but my Ford radio won't unlock. What should I do?

A: Make sure you have followed all of the steps above for finding and entering your 4-digit code. If it still does not work, contact our support team.

Q: What if I don't have my serial number?

A: Without your serial number, you won’t be able to obtain the unique 4-digit code for your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio. You can try finding the serial number with Option 1 outlined above, or retrieve it from a label on the side of your radio unit (Option 2). If neither of these are successful, contact us for further assistance.

Q: Why is my code not working?

A: Make sure that you entered the correct code and that you pressed the correct buttons. If it still does not work, contact our support team for further help.

Q: How long does it take to receive the code?

A:  Your code should be delivered to your email inbox within minutes. If it has not arrived after a few hours, please contact us for further assistance. Occasionally, your email service provider may reject our email code and defer our email. If this happens, we can resend it manually so you receive your code.

We hope this article has been helpful in unlocking your Ford 4500 RDS EON radio! Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.