Look what is happening on my new 2014 Mustang GT.

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: wtd
Which radio do you have in your car? I don't have all 10 preset because there are not ten stations around here that I like to listen to.


I have the ginormous NAV screen. There are 2 FM and 3 Sirius bands or whatever you want to call them with 6 presets each. My Volvo had a straight 20 presets for FM which was awesome for when I was down to LA and didn't have to search for KROQ.

 

[antiqueshell]

Blue divider is intentional and is on some other Ford models.
Probably the new unit is manufactured by another supplier/vendor.

I'm 99.98% sure that they replaced the entire stereo unit.

 

[wtd]

I would say that I did get a new radio since it seems to indicate that on my work order and the new display items.

bdcardinal,
Do you have access to SSM 44226 to see if replacing the radio is part of the repair? I don't even know if they used the SSM on my repair but I'm just curious about why they replaced the radio if only the screen in the faceplate had the issue. If the SSM states that the radio replacement is part of the fix, then I know mine was replaced under that. They obviously ordered both the radio and the faceplate because I doubt they just have spare radios laying around. I'm definately not complaining about the radio replacement, just curious about it. Thanks.

Wayne

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Originally Posted By: wtd
Which radio do you have in your car? I don't have all 10 preset because there are not ten stations around here that I like to listen to.


I have the ginormous NAV screen. There are 2 FM and 3 Sirius bands or whatever you want to call them with 6 presets each. My Volvo had a straight 20 presets for FM which was awesome for when I was down to LA and didn't have to search for KROQ.



That Nav. unit looks pretty nice. I wonder how hard it is to retrofit one of those into a car that didn't have it originally? The one thing I wish my car has is the sirius radio as I had it in my last car and liked it. My base model radio is Sirius capable but you have to buy all of the components to make it work. I thought about trying to do it but I don't know if it would be worth the cost and I'm not sure where or how I would mount the antenna to make the install look clean.

Wayne

 

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: wtd
bdcardinal,
Do you have access to SSM 44226 to see if replacing the radio is part of the repair?


OASIS SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE NUMBER: 44226
MESSAGE TITLE: Multi Vehicle Line - Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Display Distortion

APPLICABLE VEHICLES :
2011 CAR : 00122 FOCUS
2012 TRUCK : 00189 FLEX
2012 CAR : 00170 FUSION
2012 CAR : 00117 TAURUS
2012 - 2013 TRUCK : 00029 F-SERIES LD
2012 - 2014 CAR : 00071 MUSTANG
2011 TRUCK : 00163 MARINER
2011 - 2012 TRUCK : 00130 ESCAPE
2011 CAR : AU FOCUS (CW170) - N.A.
2011 TRUCK : M7 ESCAPE/TRIBUTE/MARINER-LHD
2012 CAR : DE FUSION/MILAN/MKZ (ZEPHYR)
2012 CAR : PH TAURUS
2011 - 2012 TRUCK : M7 ESCAPE/TRIBUTE/MARINER-LHD
2012 - 2013 TRUCK : F6 F150/LINCOLN MARK LT
2012 - 2014 CAR : ZF MUSTANG (S197)

OASIS MESSAGE :
Some 2011 Focus, Mariner; 2011-2012 Escape; 2012 Flex, Fusion, Taurus; 2012-2013 F150; 2012-2014 Mustang vehicles may have a distorted FDIM display often described as being delaminated, frosted, cloudy, hazy, faded, and/or foggy. FDIM service parts have been improved and are now available. Base Part Number 10D885. Please use available labor times to correct the condition.

APPLICABLE SYMPTOM CODES :
1***** Comfort & Entertainment
112*** Comfort & Entertainment > Audio
1126** Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
112636 Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
112638 Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
200000 ELECTRICALmp; Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
207000 ELECTRICAL ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Audio > Display/Multifun




The FDIM is not the radio, it is the actual screen, stands for Front Display Interface Module. The radio unit itself is actually called an Audio Control Module. The part with the buttons is called the Front Control Interface module. We also have Accessory Protocol Interface Modules (sync) and Human Machine Interface Modules.

This picture should be what your setup looks like behind the dash.

 

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: wtd

That Nav. unit looks pretty nice. I wonder how hard it is to retrofit one of those into a car that didn't have it originally? The one thing I wish my car has is the sirius radio as I had it in my last car and liked it. My base model radio is Sirius capable but you have to buy all of the components to make it work. I thought about trying to do it but I don't know if it would be worth the cost and I'm not sure where or how I would mount the antenna to make the install look clean.

Wayne


We have called before and it is kind of a pain to do it using factory parts. There is a company that makes a retrofit kit that looks pretty cool, I forget the name, but if you go to the 2010-2014 Mustang section of SVTPerformance there is a writeup on it.

The antenna is the little black bumpy looking think on my trunklid.

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Originally Posted By: wtd
bdcardinal,
Do you have access to SSM 44226 to see if replacing the radio is part of the repair?


OASIS SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE NUMBER: 44226
MESSAGE TITLE: Multi Vehicle Line - Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Display Distortion

APPLICABLE VEHICLES :
2011 CAR : 00122 FOCUS
2012 TRUCK : 00189 FLEX
2012 CAR : 00170 FUSION
2012 CAR : 00117 TAURUS
2012 - 2013 TRUCK : 00029 F-SERIES LD
2012 - 2014 CAR : 00071 MUSTANG
2011 TRUCK : 00163 MARINER
2011 - 2012 TRUCK : 00130 ESCAPE
2011 CAR : AU FOCUS (CW170) - N.A.
2011 TRUCK : M7 ESCAPE/TRIBUTE/MARINER-LHD
2012 CAR : DE FUSION/MILAN/MKZ (ZEPHYR)
2012 CAR : PH TAURUS
2011 - 2012 TRUCK : M7 ESCAPE/TRIBUTE/MARINER-LHD
2012 - 2013 TRUCK : F6 F150/LINCOLN MARK LT
2012 - 2014 CAR : ZF MUSTANG (S197)

OASIS MESSAGE :
Some 2011 Focus, Mariner; 2011-2012 Escape; 2012 Flex, Fusion, Taurus; 2012-2013 F150; 2012-2014 Mustang vehicles may have a distorted FDIM display often described as being delaminated, frosted, cloudy, hazy, faded, and/or foggy. FDIM service parts have been improved and are now available. Base Part Number 10D885. Please use available labor times to correct the condition.

APPLICABLE SYMPTOM CODES :
1***** Comfort & Entertainment
112*** Comfort & Entertainment > Audio
1126** Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
112636 Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
112638 Comfort & Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
200000 ELECTRICALmp; Entertainment > Audio > Display/Multifun
207000 ELECTRICAL ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Audio > Display/Multifun




The FDIM is not the radio, it is the actual screen, stands for Front Display Interface Module. The radio unit itself is actually called an Audio Control Module. The part with the buttons is called the Front Control Interface module. We also have Accessory Protocol Interface Modules (sync) and Human Machine Interface Modules.

This picture should be what your setup looks like behind the dash.






Thanks for the information. Just to clarify, is the FDIM the part that attaches to the front of the radio that houses the display and does the Front Control Interface Module also include the panel that the buttons are bolted to that houses the screen that was damaged on my car or is this piece called something else?

Wayne

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Originally Posted By: wtd

That Nav. unit looks pretty nice. I wonder how hard it is to retrofit one of those into a car that didn't have it originally? The one thing I wish my car has is the sirius radio as I had it in my last car and liked it. My base model radio is Sirius capable but you have to buy all of the components to make it work. I thought about trying to do it but I don't know if it would be worth the cost and I'm not sure where or how I would mount the antenna to make the install look clean.

Wayne


We have called before and it is kind of a pain to do it using factory parts. There is a company that makes a retrofit kit that looks pretty cool, I forget the name, but if you go to the 2010-2014 Mustang section of SVTPerformance there is a writeup on it.

The antenna is the little black bumpy looking think on my trunklid.




Nice looking car! You have the same color as I do. Have you done any mods to it other than your oil catch can? What about exhaust?

I knew the thing on the trunk lid was the Sirius antenna. I wouldn't want to drill a hole in my trunk lid so if I did get the kit to install Sirius in my car, I would have to come up with a different mounting solution. I have read that some people mounted it on the rear package tray inside the car without any reception issues.

Here is a picture of my car right after I waxed it for the first time.

 

[bdcardinal]

The FDIM is the screen, the top thing in that horrible picture I posted from my computer at work. The FCIM which includes all the buttons and knobs for the radio is the thing with all the buttons and knobs on it with "18842" in the horrible picture.

Mods so far are just the catch can, and I dumped the factory rear end fill for Amsoil. I am doing the GTO clutch reservoir mod and will switch out to an automatic brake master reservoir along with Stoptech braided lines whenever I get the motivation. I also have FRPP brake cooling ducts to install. I have the FRPP trans cooler, just going back and forth on actually putting it in. Also have BMR driveshaft loops for safety. I got the Roush hood strut kit because my work is a Roush dealer and the discount made it worth trying.

As for exhaust I am really thinking of getting the JBA cat delete pipes with X pipe and then getting Borla Stingers, I am a fan of the raspy exhaust, plus Borla is local.

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
The FDIM is the screen, the top thing in that horrible picture I posted from my computer at work. The FCIM which includes all the buttons and knobs for the radio is the thing with all the buttons and knobs on it with "18842" in the horrible picture.

Mods so far are just the catch can, and I dumped the factory rear end fill for Amsoil. I am doing the GTO clutch reservoir mod and will switch out to an automatic brake master reservoir along with Stoptech braided lines whenever I get the motivation. I also have FRPP brake cooling ducts to install. I have the FRPP trans cooler, just going back and forth on actually putting it in. Also have BMR driveshaft loops for safety. I got the Roush hood strut kit because my work is a Roush dealer and the discount made it worth trying.

As for exhaust I am really thinking of getting the JBA cat delete pipes with X pipe and then getting Borla Stingers, I am a fan of the raspy exhaust, plus Borla is local.


Thanks for the clarification.

Sounds like you have some good mods planned. The brake cooling ducts were one I was thinking of doing. I was thinking of installing a hood strut kit but haven't decided which one. A lot of people recommend the Redline ones.

I like Borla products and have a Borla Cat-back on my 98 Chevy 4x4. I also had one on the 2004 Monte Carlo SS that I traded in on the Mustang. I wanted the Borla S-type for my 14 but they were more than I wanted to pay so I went with the Roush AB.

When I installed my Ford aluminum finned diff cover, I couldn't believe how nasty the factory fluid was with only about 4,000 miles on the car. I stayed with the Motorcraft fluid and boy was that stuff expensive. I probably should have used Amsoil.

I have a Performance Automatic transmission dipstick kit to install and thought about installing their deep aluminum finned transmission pan but I'm kind of concerned with clearance using a deeper pan.

I thought about installing the Boss oil cooler but some people said that running this cooler with a non-Boss radiator will cause the car to run hotter. I have an automatic transmission so the Boss radiator won't work in my car.

Wayne

 

[SteveSRT8]

Note that Ford has a TSB on the rear end, there have been a few complaints of noise and some failures. Be cautious and listen carefully.

The oil to water HE's are not the solution if your radiator is marginal. Just get a small flat plate cooler, super easy to install and fewer failure points to strand you...

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Note that Ford has a TSB on the rear end, there have been a few complaints of noise and some failures. Be cautious and listen carefully.

The oil to water HE's are not the solution if your radiator is marginal. Just get a small flat plate cooler, super easy to install and fewer failure points to strand you...


I knew that there have been complaints about noise in the rear ends of some Mustangs. It seems like the most complaints have come from guys running the 3.73 gears. My car has 3.15 gears because of the automatic. That is also one reason I changed the fluid out so early and put on the aluminum diff cover. Maybe I will get lucky on that issue.

I doubt I install an oil cooler because I don't plan on tracking the car but I like the idea of keeping the oil as cool as possible especially when reading all of the debate on running a 5W-20 in these cars. There are supposed claims from Ford engineers that developed the 5.0 that they recommend a 5w30 but that the Ford CAFE requirements won out and is why they went with a 5W-20. I have no idea who is right or wrong on that matter.

Wayne

 

[SteveSRT8]

Well, you certainly should NOT install much of anything while under warranty. You don't want to give them an "out".

FWIW even the Boss 302's were overheating on the road course last summer. The packaging is tight and the power output is high, it would seem there isn't much extra capacity...

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Well, you certainly should NOT install much of anything while under warranty. You don't want to give them an "out".

FWIW even the Boss 302's were overheating on the road course last summer. The packaging is tight and the power output is high, it would seem there isn't much extra capacity...


You are right about that. I found that out with this entire radio screen problem. It seems like if they can deny you, they will. The only mods that I have done that could be in question is the oil catch can and Roush AB exhaust and I really don't think the exhaust would be an issue. As much oil as I catch in the oil catch can, I'm willing to risk that one.

Wayne

 

[Merkava_4]

If I stand on the roof of my house, I can see that blue line on your radio all the way from here.

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
If I stand on the roof of my house, I can see that blue line on your radio all the way from here.

You have some very good eyes sir. LOL

 

[kenv]

I`m the site admin on AllFordMustangs.com. We have had many members (including myself) with the radio screen problem (delamination). Most of the members who have contacted our Ford customer service rep. (Deysha) have had their problems taken care of.

Ken

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: kenv
I`m the site admin on AllFordMustangs.com. We have had many members (including myself) with the radio screen problem (delamination). Most of the members who have contacted our Ford customer service rep. (Deysha) have had their problems taken care of.

Ken


I think she was instrumental in getting mine replaced under warranty. She contacted me a couple before I contacted the Ford rep assigned to my case to ask some additional questions.

I'm very happy that it was finally taken care of under warranty but it shouldn't have taken over two months to get it resolved, especially since this is a known problem and an online Ford rep saw all of the posts on different forums describing the issue.

Wayne