AM Radio

[Dennis Bell]

HI all,

I just picked up a new 2023 Select and the only radio stations I see are FM. There is not AM option. Any ideas? Thanks!!

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[generaltso]

AM radio was dropped for 2023. It may be possible to add it back with FORScan if the tuner is still there, but I haven't seen anyone try.

 

[SpartanZack]

They are uncommon in EVs: https://www.motorbiscuit.com/electric-cars-kill-am-radio-end-road/

Ford probably felt it's a safe thing to drop and save a few bucks, even if some customers are disappointed, it is unlikely to be a deal-breaker for anyone.

 

[macchiaz-o]

AM radio was dropped for 2023. It may be possible to add it back with FORScan if the tuner is still there, but I haven't seen anyone try.

If they dropped the feature, they probably also removed some of the EMI shielding that was necessary to reduce noise. When someone manages to reenable AM radio, I'll be curious to hear how it sounds especially while the vehicle's in motion.

 

[XTheUnknown]

Happy New Year!

You can always stream your local (or any other) AM channels for free using the Tune In Radio app via Alexa/Ford Streaming, or via Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.

 

[Mark II]

Maybe I’m just an old man, but one of the reasons I bought this car over other EVs was because it had am radio. Ford probably has data showing people don’t listen to it much, but I’m sad to see it go.

 

[generaltso]

one of the reasons I bought this car over other EVs was because it had am radio.

 

[dcortez]

I want AM radio. In So Cal where I live Tune In and other radio apps do NOT have the most popular AM stations. Toyota bz4 and Suburu Solterra both have AM. I tested them and the reception was great. The seem to used HD AM radios. I don't see why this a problem for other EVs.

 

[futurerustanddust]

Very common option to no longer be available in EVs now. My Audi etron did not have AM radio either.

 

[Maquis]

I want AM radio. In So Cal where I live Tune In and other radio apps do NOT have the most popular AM stations. Toyota bz4 and Suburu Solterra both have AM. I tested them and the reception was great. The seem to used HD AM radios. I don't see why this a problem for other EVs.

HD only works for stations broadcasting in HD. HD is most common in large metro areas. Out in the sticks, not so much. The interference is mostly a non-HD station problem.
My 21 Mach-E has AM. The reception is no worse than in my ICE vehicles. The only HD station around here just shut down last month.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

There's an aftermarket option.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3746743403...JeoTErTqCUR3oNpyz4r9UWqeo=|tkp:Bk9SR56gn4D9YQ

 

[dcortez]

Happy New Year!

You can always stream your local (or any other) AM channels for free using the Tune In Radio app via Alexa/Ford Streaming, or via Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.

Tune In and other radio streaming apps are NOT a substitute for over the air digital AM radio. The selection is just awful. Toyota bx4 and Subaru Solterra have AM radio and it works great. Go test drive one and you will see. This is phony issue. EV makers need to get AM radio in the cars. I for one won't buy an EV without it.

I read that Ford is putting back in all its EVs. Let's hope so.

 

[dcortez]

Tune In and other radio streaming apps are NOT a substitute for over the air digital AM radio. The selection is just awful. Toyota bx4 and Subaru Solterra have AM radio and it works great. Go test drive one and you will see. This is phony issue. EV makers need to get AM radio in the cars. I for one won't buy an EV without it.

I read that Ford is putting back in all its EVs. Let's hope so.

Just drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Nice AM radio. HD radio. Picks up all LA area AM stations. More proof that AM can be included in EV's. Spoke with local Ford dealer about buying a new Mack E with AM. He said AM is NOT available and did not when it would be coming.

 

[Mark Hassa]

I would go to the dealer and see if they can add it back with a software update. Should be no cost.
" Farley said Ford will offer a software update to EVs on the road today without AM broadcast capability. "

 

[LaFong]

You can add it back, but you need Forscan and an OBD2 device, https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/enabling-am-radio-in-forscan-for-‘23-mme.28496/. Or wait for a future upgrade, when Ford is supposed to do that themselves.

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