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Well, there were a bunch of other things that got fried - the amp being one of those. However in terms of stereo, everything works, there is just no sound. No music, no beeps, nothing, but everything else works - Nav, Sync, etc.
I priced out an aftermarket one earlier today and it was pretty expensive. Honestly, I'm fine getting back to status quo - I found a used amp for $110 shipped. Thinking that's the direction I will go. The rest of the electrical disaster is bleeding me dry, I just want the sound to work again and to focus on other things. What I don't know if whether or not I need to have the stupid thing programmed - which will cost more than the amp itself.
New they're like $750 - at least through the shop where we're fixing other stupid stuff. Since we're fixing other stupid stuff, they can throw the amp in for me basically for free (unless programming is required), and they are fine throwing in a used amp. Specifically we're replacing the airbag control module, next to the amp. Long story, electrical heart attack, lots of melted wires with very little explanation, last items are the amp and the airbag control module. It has been an ongoing nightmare since May. I've barely seen my truck since then.
Do you know what that entails? Is it Forscan? Some other magical programming? Is it just going to do nothing before that is done (after it's installed)? Thank you for the information.
yeah, we have been texting back and forth about it. a simple oem replacelemt is all he needs for now. looks like @FordTechOne answered the question of programming. i dont think i have ever replaced an oem amp with another oem amp. looking into it, it seems its a dealer programming requirement. unless the shop has the ford specific scantool
