Ford Fiesta Radio Code: Retrieve Your Stereo Unlock Code Online

The Ford Fiesta is one of the UK's most popular cars of all time. After a battery change or power interruption, the original head unit locks and displays CODE or LOCKED. This guide shows you exactly how to retrieve your Ford Fiesta radio code.

Identifying Your Ford Fiesta Head Unit

The radio fitted to your Fiesta depends on the year and trim level. Common units include:

• Ford 4500 RDS: Older Fiesta models (pre-2002)
• Ford 6000CD: Fiesta MK6 (2002–2008)
• Ford 6000CD MP3: Fiesta MK7 (2008–2017)
• Ford Sync / SYNC 3: Fiesta MK8 (2017+) — often no traditional code

Finding the M-Code or V-Code

To retrieve your Ford Fiesta radio code, you need the M-code or V-code — a unique serial number beginning with M or V followed by 6 digits.

Method 1: Via the Display

1. Turn the ignition on so the display shows CODE.
2. Hold preset buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously.
3. After a few seconds the serial number scrolls across the display in two parts.
4. Combine both parts to form the full M-code or V-code.

Method 2: Label on the Radio

Remove the radio using Ford DIN release keys. The M-code or V-code is printed on a white label on top of the unit.

Retrieving the Radio Code

1. Go to RadioCodeLookup.com/brands/ford.
2. Enter the full M-code or V-code.
3. Receive your four-digit Ford Fiesta radio code instantly.

Entering the Code on Your Fiesta

1. The display shows CODE _ _ _ _.
2. Use preset buttons 1–4 to set each digit.
3. Press each button repeatedly to reach the correct digit.
4. Press button 5 to confirm.

What If the Display Shows LOCKED?

If the display shows LOCKED or LOCKED 10, too many incorrect codes have been entered. Leave the ignition on for at least 30 minutes without switching it off. The display will return to CODE mode after the waiting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Ford Fiesta MK7 always have a 6000CD?

Most MK7 Fiestas (2008–2017) have a 6000CD or 6000CD MP3. The stereo code retrieval method is the same for both.

Will the same code work if I fit a new battery?

Yes. The Ford Fiesta radio code is tied to the unit's serial number and never changes.

My M-code does not appear when I press 1+6. What now?

Try pressing 2+6 instead. On some variants this is the correct combination. If neither works, remove the radio and read the label.