Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 110

GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors

AM and FM frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Those frequencies are:
•

AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz

•

FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio Reception Factors

The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

Distance and strength

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.

Terrain

When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.

Station overload

CD and CD Player Information

Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due
to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs
may not function correctly when used in
Ford CD players.

Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player
as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. You should use a
permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact an authorized dealer for further
information.

Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped
discs or discs with a scratch protection film
attached.

Always handle discs by their edges only.
Clean the disc with an approved CD
cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the
disc toward the edge. Do not clean in a
circular motion.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for extended periods.

MP3 and WMA Track and Folder
Structure

Audio systems capable of recognizing and
playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•

There are two different modes for MP3
and WMA disc playback: MP3 and
WMA track mode (system default) and
MP3 and WMA folder mode.

•

MP3 and WMA track mode ignores any
folder structure on the MP3 and WMA
disc. The player numbers each MP3
and WMA track on the disc (noted by
the MP3 or WMA file extension) from
T001 to a maximum of T255. The
maximum number of playable MP3 and
WMA files may be less depending on
the structure of the CD and exact
model of radio present.

•

MP3 and WMA folder mode represents
a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers
all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc
(noted by the MP3 or WMA file
extension) and all folders containing
MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)
T001 (track) to F253 T255.

•

Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through
the disc files.

If you are burning your own MP3 and WMA
discs, it is important to understand how
the system reads the structures you create.
While various files may be present (files
with extensions other than MP3 and
WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA
extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 and WMA disc for a
variety of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in-vehicle
system.

In track mode, the system displays and
plays the structure as if it were only one
level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,
regardless of being in a specific folder). In
folder mode, the system only plays the
MP3 and WMA files in the current folder.

AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here.

Note: Your audio system may not have a
CD player.

E176103

Display screen: Shows audio information.

A

Number block: In radio mode, store and recall your favorite radio stations. To
store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button
until sound returns. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone
number.

B

Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).

C

OK and cursor arrows: Press the up and down arrow buttons to select the
various settings. When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow
buttons to change the settings. Press OK to set, or press MENU to exit.

D

TUNE: In radio mode, turn to search through the radio frequency band. In SIRIUS
mode, turn to find the previous or next available satellite radio station.

E

Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency band
and press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in that
direction. In SIRIUS mode, press to select the next or previous satellite radio
station. If you select a specific category (such as jazz, rock or news), press to
find the next or previous station in the category you select. In CD mode, press
to select the next or previous track. Press and hold to move quickly forward or
backward through the current track.

F

CD slot: Insert a CD.

G

Eject: Press to eject a CD.

H

Vol and Power: Turn to adjust the volume. Press to switch the system on and
off.

I

PHONE: Press to access the phone features.

J

MENU: Press to access different audio system features. See Menu Structure.

K

MEDIA Press to open the media source menu. You can press this multiple times
to change to CD or scroll through the media sources using the arrow buttons.
Press OK to select a source.

L

CLOCK Press to access the clock setting. Use the center arrow controls to
change the hours and minutes. You can also set the clock by pressing MENU
and scrolling to Clock Settings.

M

RADIO Press to listen to the radio or change radio stations. Press the function
buttons below the radio screen to select different radio functions. Press and
hold to select the autostore function. Press to return to the main screen of the
active radio band.

N

MUTE Press to mute the playing audio.

O

CD Press to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons below the radio screen
to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.

P

SOUND: Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade and Balance.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you
make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the
settings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set for
each audio source independently.

Q

Menu Structure

Note: Depending on your system, some
options may appear slightly different.

Press MENU.

Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through the options.

Press the right arrow to enter a menu.
Press the left arrow to exit a menu.

Press OK to confirm a selection.