How do you unlock your radio when it is locked on a Ford Focus?

Answer 1

A Ford radio usually will become 'locked' after 10 invalid codes have been entered.

In the beginning, the indication like "- - -" or "Wait" may appear on the radio's display. In this case leave the radio turned on for 2-3 hours. The locked state will reset and you will be able to enter the code again.

However, if 10 attempts (or more) have been made, the radio will go into the 'LOCKED' mode. Waiting will not help in most cases.

But there is a trick that you can use if your radio says 'LOCKED' or 'LOCKED 10'. If you see 'LOCKED 13' or 'LOCKED FOREVER', unfortunately, this will not help.

To unlock the radio if it is says 'LOCKED 10':

1. The radio is turned off.

2. Press the '6' (6th radio preset) button and hold it.

3. Do not release the '6' button. Turn the radio on while holding the '6' button.

P.S. This will not help with all radios. Some systems may not support this reset trick.

WARNING: After this trick is done, you have 3 more attempts. If you use them up, you will not be able to unlock the radio yourself again.

NOTE: Some radios say 'TEN' instead of 'LOCKED'. For these radios, turn the radio on and hold SELECT and MAN buttons together. You will have ONE additional attempts (when it is used up, the radio will say 'TEN+').