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Rectangular black car control panel with buttons and volume knob showing light wear

1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio CM5T18K811KA Control Panel 2012-13 Ford Focus

SKU CH-7W81-XA7FN

Replacement control panel with voice recognition and satellite capability for 2012-13 Ford Focus

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight6
  • Designed for 2012-13 Ford Focus models
  • Voice recognition enables hands-free command operation
  • Satellite radio capability expands entertainment options
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit ensures reliable performance
  • Direct replacement requiring exact part number match

Direct-fit replacement

This control panel is a professionally remanufactured OEM unit built for 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus models. It carries part number CM5T18K811KA and includes voice-recognition and satellite-radio capability. The panel is sold as a replacement only and requires the exact part number already present in the vehicle. No radio unit is included.

No active cooling needed

As a dash-mounted interface panel it draws minimal current from the vehicle electrical system and produces no measurable heat or noise. There are no fans, pumps or thermal management components to service. Normal operation is silent and places negligible load on the charging system.

Swaps a failed factory panel

It replaces a broken or worn CM5T18K811KA, CM5T18K811KB or CM5T18K811KC control panel when the original buttons, display or voice functions no longer work. The jump is worth it when the existing panel matches the part number exactly; vehicles with different data streams or external amplifiers will not accept this unit.

How it compares

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Price $63.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model nameCM5T18K811KA
Product typeRadio
Connectivity
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
Auxiliary portNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the CM5T18K811KA control panel and what is the common mistake?

Remove the original panel, connect the factory wiring harness to the replacement unit, and secure it in the dash. The step people get wrong is skipping the part-number check; only CM5T18K811KA, CM5T18K811KB or CM5T18K811KC will code correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will the CM5T18K811KA need later?

The unit is a remanufactured OEM panel with no user-serviceable parts. If the volume knob wears further or an internal switch fails, the whole panel must be swapped for another CM5T18K811KA-compatible unit.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the CM5T18K811KA?

The volume knob shows light wear first; continued heavy rotation can degrade its tactile feel and eventually require a full panel replacement.

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