2011 - 2016 F250 F350 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Upgrade How To

How to install and enable factory steering wheel controls on your 2011 - 2016 Ford F Series Super Duty truck. This operation takes some pretty advanced technical knowledge. Attempt at your own risk.

[robertlaveneii]

this was by far the most informative video for the xl model. Dead on. Thanks for all your research.

[marshalsmith]

thank you so much for all the help, for anyone looking to do this with a stock cd player in an xlt you also have to change the acm module as built 727 01 01 to 0144 908B A434 and 727 01 02 to 0839. i belive it also works for f150 and probably any other comparable year. i did exactly everything in the video and didn’t have any luck until tracking down acm module as built for a truck with stock sync. thanks again and good luck everyone

[mediocrefloridaman]

Niiiice. I'm wanting that same setup in my 2011 xl with a 6.2. Gauges, steering wheel, controls, and nav. Thank God you put this video out.

[Dirtworx]

Going down the same route currently. It all started by putting a flow through center console in my ext. Cab f250. Thank you for your findings!

[tryandtakealaska]

ford dealer told me to install the controls in wheel an disconnect both battarys and then unplug the harness from bcm wait 15 to 30 min then reconnect bcm then the battarys it worked for me lol . thanks for sharing

[BlackLung]

This is DEEP! Glad you got it working, I am having trouble with my 2012 Rav4 I upgraded to an Android head unit which came with only half the wires to get it working. Bought a connects 2 kit with all the adapters still can't get my steering wheel controls & back up camera going. :)

[timothypost]

Great information. I watched your video to learn how to remove / replace the wheel. Best part was info on how to make after market radio work. I have two different stereo install shops try to fix the system. ...

[mylesshaw]

Love the video I have a 2012 F3 50 that came with steering wheel controls in the same identical radio you had about to dive into the project unsure of what I’m going to find lol

[garygonzales]

Very nice work! I enjoyed your video and it was very informative. I am eventually going to change my stock radio to the same type of android unit you have. I need the navigation to get around sometimes. Your installation looks factory installed, great work

[viper]

I have a 2011 F250 XL that I want to add steering wheel controls. Is the harness already in the steering wheel or will have to buy a steering wheel with controls already installed?

[garyhartle]

needed. My 2012 already has steering wheel controls and I purchased same radio you did though it was for older fords do you think my steering wheel controls will hook up with out all the things you has to do here?

[jamesheap]

Great video, I plan to use this info soon with my XLT to Lariat wheel swap.

[louie]

Hello. Thanks for posting this video, it helped tremendously. I have a question. I have a 2016 F-250 XL, with no power anything. I noticed in your video that you have power windows and door locks. Did you upgrade, or was your truck already equipped with them? I bought a used set of door panels and window motors, but I'm not able to get them to work. I'm hoping I don't need a new GEM, and wiring harness.

[JoseLopez-tltl]

I need to do everything what you have done. I have an 11 XL That he is in immaculate condition

[lawrencecavens]

Excellent video, One question though - being that you updated the stereo, was this unit a ford unit or a aftermarket android unit as I'm looking to upgrade mine as well to change out my steering wheel to add the volume control option. Thank you for showing the procedure

[motorcycle]

i wonder if you flashed back to the "new" flash would you get long click.. or your voice and phone buttons might act different. also wonder if your old stock radio might work with teh wheel controls with the new flash.

[RoadKingFLHR]

Instead of the as built option have you tried the other configure options? They tell you what they change.

[mralero]

What if I just want the leather wrapped wheel in my 2016 xl I don't care if the radio controls work will the wheel plug in? And work

[paulbouley]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2015 XL and have the blank on my steering wheel. Do I have to buy a new steering wheel or just rip out the foam blank?

[tgrisko]

I appreciate all the insight on the radio upgrade and controls integration! Helps me out alot. I do have a question... my 2012 F350 XLT has a steering wheel material BLANK on the right side. Seems like its molded into the material and not a cover. From what you are saying, this SHOULD BE pre-wired for controls, correct? I don't want to CUT it out to find out I have no wiring there. I will be doing the same radio upgrade and Axxess adapter very soon... I'll put a bug in your ear if you don't mind.... FORSCAN is in my downloads, just waiting on the OBDII connector. Thanks a ton!