I took mine to Ford for the same type of problem, but when mine actually loaded it would cut songs off early and fast forward through tracks by itself. My friend's 05 F-350 has the same problem, I think it is a factory defect. Anyways, Ford said they had to order a part but have heard nothing in a couple weeks. I called them today, I will let you know if I find anything out.

 

Please keep us posted. I think mine may be starting to act a little odd as well..

 

Sorry to hear that guys. It took me a little while to get used to my Shaker 500 CD operation. But, with the problems you are having, you are doing the right thing by bringing yours into the dealer ASAP.

 

Anybody here bought one of those adapters to add RCA-jack inputs connected to the AUX button? What about adding RCA pre-outs for an amp to the Shaker?

 

There's a TSB about Shaker 500/1000 and skipping or not playing CD's. They replace the radio with a revised unit.

 

Had a very similar problem, there is a TSB out about it. Take it to Ford and they will change the radio out. I had mine done twice and still have the problems but on the second time replacing the radio they nicked my dash. They have sinced replaced the dash and I am through replacing the factory radio for now. I will put in an aftermarket one down the road.

 

i hate to sound stupid... but what does TSB mean?

 

i hate to sound stupid... but what does TSB mean?

Technical Service Bulletin

 

Well, I'm dropping off my precious at the dealer today. They've got a new Shaker 500 ready.

I'll let you know how it works.

 

I just had my "1000" replaced last week for skipping/ bad disc/ cutting songs off short. I talked to the service writer and told him I would remove the upper console, console side covers and center faceplate myself so the only dash parts they might scratch was the hidden radio mount. They had no problem with that. I then took the car in so they could read the part number off the radio and make the order for the new one. Three days later I took the car back in for the change. It's been working very well so far.

 

I got my car back and the new Shaker 500 seems to be working so far. At least it hasn't spat out a CD. We'll see.

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