Radio scan available?

[BuffaloBill]

Do any of the radios in the new F-150 have a station scan feature? I have this in my 2014 Tahoe and every prior vehicle going back to the 80's, but my 2017 Escape does not have it - never thought to check for one. I find it useful to find stations when I travel outside my hometown.

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[Vpswcci]

Do any of the radios in the new F-150 have a station scan feature? I have this in my 2014 Tahoe and every prior vehicle going back to the 80's, but my 2017 Escape does not have it - never thought to check for one. I find it useful to find stations when I travel outside my hometown.

From the manual
”
Using Seek
Press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.”
Using the Station List
1. Press Browse.
Note: Available on FM radio only. 2. Press a station

 

[Bryan Simon]

For those not aware, SCAN is a feature that seeks the next available station and plays it for a few seconds before seeking the next.
My T-Birds both had this—-handy when in a different location from home

 

[BuffaloBill]

For those not aware, SCAN is a feature that seeks the next available station and plays it for a few seconds before seeking the next.
My T-Birds both had this—-handy when in a different location from home

That's right - it's the SCAN feature I'm curious about...

 

[Vpswcci]

This may help you.


From owner.Ford.com
HD Radio™ technology

Your vehicle's HD Radio™ technology gives you access to more listening options and improved sound quality without a subscription. The digital receiver inside the radio provides crystal-clear radio sound, and you can still use conventional radio controls and analog tuners, if desired.

On HD1 channels, your HD Radio offers standard AM and FM stations with enhanced audio quality. On HD2, HD3 and other multicast channels, you’ll have access to thousands of additional broadcasts. And no matter what station you’re listening to, HD Radio delivers detailed information like song, artist and station name, right on your center console’s SYNC display.
Using Your HD Radio
Turning HD Radio On and Off*
You can turn HD Radio on and off with the HD Radio button on your center console’s SYNC display. When HD Radio is on, the button will illuminate.
HD Radio Reception
If you lose HD Radio reception while listening to an HD1 station, your radio will automatically switch over to the analog version of the broadcast. However, if you’re listening to an HD2, HD3 or another multicast channel and you lose HD Radio reception, your radio will mute. Since HD2 and other multicast stations don’t have analog broadcasts, your radio will remain muted until reception returns or until you change the channel to an analog station.
Blending
When you’re listening to an HD1 station, blending is the process by which your radio automatically switches between digital and analog versions of the same broadcast. You may notice your radio fade in and out when this happens, and if you’re driving in an area with intermittent HD radio reception, this type of fading might happen frequently. If this is the case, you may want to turn off HD Radio until you drive back into an area with good HD Radio reception.
Enhanced Audio
HD1 stations include all traditional AM and FM stations, but with improved sound quality. When you leave HD Radio on, your radio will automatically play these stations with the superior sound quality offered by the digital broadcast. Also, when you turn on HD Radio, your center console screen will display information including song name, artist and station name.
Additional Channels
In addition to familiar HD1 channels, HD2 and other multicast channels include unique content that is only accessible with an HD Radio receiver. If you’re tuned to a station that is also broadcasting different content on separate HD Radio channels, you’ll notice a multicast indicator on your vehicle’s SYNC display. The highlighted numbers represent the additional channels.
*Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets. For more information, and a guide to available stations and programming, please visit www.hdradio.com.
Additional Features
Scan
The scan feature allows you to automatically search through stations and listen to a brief sampling of all available HD1 stations. This feature still works when HD Radio reception is on, although it does not scan for HD2, HD3 and other multicast channels.
Memory Presets
You can save any active channel as a memory preset. To create a preset, touch and hold the memory preset button. There will be a brief mute while the radio saves the station, and the save is complete when sound returns. The radio will also mute when switching over to an HD2, HD3 or other multicast memory presets.
Note: As with any saved radio station, you cannot access a saved station if your vehicle is outside the station’s reception area.

 

[BuffaloBill]

Thanks Vpswcci. This shows that SCAN is available with an HD radio (if you have that option). I wonder if SCAN is available on non-HD radios? I think it's nice to be able to press one button and scan through all available stations.

 

[Vpswcci]

Thanks Vpswcci. This shows that SCAN is available with an HD radio (if you have that option). I wonder if SCAN is available on non-HD radios? I think it's nice to be able to press one button and scan through all available stations.

It doesn’t appear to be available for non-HD stations. I could be wrong but I think more and more stations are going to HD so you’ll have plenty of options.

 

[Vpswcci]

I believe HD refers to the stations broadcast ability not the radio.

 

[jeffcrum]

Did anyone find this? First time taking her out of my area and want to scan.

 

[Carphunter]

Did anyone find this? First time taking her out of my area and want to scan.

i still haven't found a way to scan... have to type in numbers.

 

[Carphunter]

i still haven't found a way to scan... have to type in numbers.

Well, i did figure out how to scan. Tells you how much i look at the controls on the truck. There's a whole bank of physical knobs and buttons below the display... so hold the next or previous track button in and it will scan forward or back

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