Ha! That explains why it doesn't work so well.

 

Just bought a 2008 f150 with the radio display not working and found this post... what an easy fix... was up and going within a half hour... thanks

 

I'm new to the forum, looked for a couple easy fixes to my 2007 F150 which I recently bought.
Very happy with the resources. This fix worked well, and my Radio is lit up again after 10min invested.
thank you.

 

Just a note to give you a BIG Thank You for this "How To". I couldn't have done it without the photos and instructions that were so clear and correct.

 

 

I just followed your instructions to get the display working again on my 2007 Ford F150. It worked like a charm! I couldn't believe it! Thanks!

 

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You're a freaking lifesaver, dude. I don’t know why I held off so long dealing with no lcd screen. So darn simple. Thank you!

A beautiful work of art!

Surgical soldering skillz

 

Lol -- at least it works. I've seen worse.

The reason this happens is because of the crappy lead-free solder. Lead-free solder should be banned!

You have no idea how many people throw electronics out in the trash because they quit working, simply because of crappy lead-free solder. To the point that it pollutes more.

FWIW: Leaded solder allows for a little bit of movement when there is vibration, basically expansion and contraction. Lead-free solder doesn't allow for this.

I recommend Kester brand "44" 62/38 rosin core.

 

I just did this on my 2012 F350. WORKS GREAT! Thank you for posting this. It took me about 30 minutes, start to finish.