# 2015 Ford Escape - Radio issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-radio-issues/157047>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [January 22, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-radio-issues/157047 "2020-01-22T19:12:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![karen09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@karen09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karen09)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-radio-issues/157047/1 "2020-01-22T19:12:12Z")

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Radio making loud crackling noise then there’s no sound and cannot change channels.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-radio-issues/157047/2 "2020-01-22T21:24:43Z")

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Try resetting the stereo by removing all related fuses. If this doesn’t work, you likely need a new radio. You may be able to find a used exact replacement, but you would probably be better off with an aftermarket unit. Note: the aftermarket route is not recommended if you have the 8" LCD screen stereo system. Go to [Crutchfield.com](http://Crutchfield.com) for details and advice.