The new Ford’s come with an optional upgrade MFD Multi Function Display Satellite Navigation System. They’re pretty cool, look great in the dash but at £1000-£1800 they don’t come cheap! – Some in fact don’t even do the basics like navigate via postcode which lets face it even the cheapest TomTom can handle. Others have had faults where the CD player won’t allow you to Pause/Stop a CD from playing without either making a call or turning the unit off completely.
The main problem which a lot of owners are facing is the screen failure which is common across the entire Ford range to which the units are fitted to. When they fail, Ford render the unit useless and advise that it must be replaced – if it’s replaced under warranty then you’re very lucky but otherwise it seems like a very costly replacement which makes us question whether or not it’s feasible.
Before parting with your hard earned cash, there is a very good chance that your existing unit can be repaired saving you a LOT of money. No programming, no hefty bill on a new unit and the best part is we now offer all repaired units with our Lifetime warranty – and it’s completely plug & play when the unit is returned to you.
What exactly do we do for you? – We’ll strip down your existing unit and connect it up to our uniquely purpose built test rig and bench test your unit to determine exactly where all the faults are. After the initial soak test, we will then carry out any necessary repairs, replacing any major components that are necessary including the liquid crystal display (LCD). Once the repairs have been carried out, the unit will be re-assembled and connected up to our rig for a final bench-test to determine full & complete functionality before returning it to you with our full Lifetime warranty.
There are various models of these navigational systems and even if you’re driving a different vehicle with similar issues, it’s possible that we can still help you.
Common Vehicles With MFD Mutli Function Display Unit Faults
- Ford C-Max
- Ford Focus
- Ford Galaxy
- Ford Kuga
- Ford Mondeo
- Ford S-Max
Common Fault Symptoms of a Faulty MFD Multi Function Display Unit
- Navigation System Not Working Anymore
- Navigation Display Stays Dark
- Screen Does Not Turn On
- Software Fault – New Software Cannot Be Uploaded
- Touch-Screen Not Working
- DVD Read Error
If you’ve got an issue with your Ford Satellite Navigation Unit, then before purchasing a new unit give us a call and see how we can help you today. On the other hand, if you’ve just lost your satellite navigation SD card then check out our blog on the Ford Sat-Nav SD Cards. We carry them in stock and are readily available to order right away at a fraction of what it would cost you to buy direct from Ford main dealer.
Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
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the sat nav in our car will not work it wont get the right directions it goes to other country we have reset it to its factory state but still not work is there anything we can try
Hi Julie,
It's not an issue we've come across before but it sounds like a memory-loss issue. Try a different SD card or alternatively take it back to main dealer to have the car re-programmed to your vehicle and see if that helps. If not, you may be looking at an internal failure within the unit itself.
Many Thanks,
Tech Team
Sinspeed Ltd
Audio unit works fine with steering wheel but when you try to use touch screen does not work in my ford s max 2007
I have A 2011 ford s max with a touch screen. All the features of the screen are working except any climate features, so no heating, fan, air conditioning. Is this something you have seen before?
Hi, I’ve got a 2009 ford focus titanium. Last week my battery died and since putting a new one in the sat nav / entertainment unit is dead. It seems to have power going to it but nothings happening. fuses are both fine too apparently its a common fault on some fords manufactured in 2009. Are you aware of this and do you know if it is reparable? I’ve had a quote to repair from another company but that will mean shipping to Germany. Thanks
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I have a 2008 ford mondeo x-titianium radio\sat nav touch screen unit. The main display flickers on and off and mainly stays off. Loss of surrounding button funtionality occurs too. Its seems like the most common fault ye see is the cause as when the screen is off the radio or cd players will continue to work. I know I have to get this one repaired or get a new one as it has to oem for air con funtionality. Could you send me relevant information to get the ball rolling on repairing this. I am based in Dublin, Ireland. I have the unit removed from the car. Thank you, Shane.
I have a 59 plate focus titanium and the satnav just isn’t pikcing up a gps signal. I’ve tried locating the cable in the back of the unit but i’m not what you’d call a technical person. Could it just be the antenna? What would you charge for diagnosing/fixing such a problem
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I’ve got problem with my touch screen in my ford Mondeo titanium x estate,touch screen going off and on and after around 2-3minutes completely off and not respond that also effect all of the buttons on the panel including A/C when engine is off I can turn on radio but after 30sec going off and when I try to switch on and straight off then screen stops on standby I mean I still got it time and date but only at that point.can you help me?
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My screen in my ford focus 2011 is smashed, can this be repaired?
Hi, My ford focus 2011 sat /stereo unit has suddenly lost display. Lines flicker across the screen, but all functions are still working.