bad wireing or your insterment panel dimmer switch is bad. the switch is a dealer only part so get one from a junk yard or new its up to you
You need to replace the dimmer switch in your gauge cluster. This was caused by a bad ground happens all the time.
If you turn up your interior dashboard light settings, then the radio display will be brighter too. The radio dims to the setting for the dashboard when the lights are turned on.
fuel gauge not working and power windows and radio.2004 mercury mountaineer.
The correct GAUGE wire is 28 for a car stereo.
I would be 1 dozen doughnuts that the radios are interchangeable.Check a local auto salvage/junk yard for a definitive yes/no.
the dash and radio lights are supposed to dim when the headlights come on. Make sure you have the brightness of the dash lights turned up as much as possible.
provides electricity to keep the engine running, recharge the battery, and operate such equipment as lights and radio
Usually the nuts are under the radio knobs & then it's easy.
Check the fuses...your owners manual should tell you which box it's in.
I have never seen a vehicle that has an on/off switch for the speakers, including the Windstar.See "Related Questions" below for more about Windstar radio wiring
A good wire gauge for car radios is 18 gauge. This wire runs between the radio and its power supply from the vehicle.
You need to replace the dimmer switch in your gauge cluster. This was caused by a bad ground happens all the time.
See if the "Related Question" below regarding the radio in a Windstar - expect it to be exactly the same...
My fuel gauge, odometer and radiator gauge isn't working and my radio says locked. How can I fix this?
what makes my 2002 inside lights will work during the day but not night, my dashlight, speedometer ,radio lights
Two things to check. Did it lose the ground and is the antenna disconnected?
The fuse for the radio in a 1999 Ford Windstar is located in the fuse panel, which is typically found under the dashboard on the driver's side. Look for a diagram on the fuse panel cover that indicates the specific fuse associated with the radio, usually labeled as "radio" or "audio." If the radio isn't functioning, check that fuse for continuity and replace it if necessary.