Stereo on/off volume knob

[MikeWL]

Hello,
I recently bought an explorer and found that the volume knob was broken off. The on/off knob is fine. I didn't think it was a big deal but I've been searching for a replacement and I can't find one anywhere (without buying the whole stereo)
Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thank you in advance for any help!

 

[peterk9]

Hello,
I recently bought an explorer and found that the volume knob was broken off. The on/off knob is fine. I didn't think it was a big deal but I've been searching for a replacement and I can't find one anywhere (without buying the whole stereo)
Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thank you in advance for any help!

Welcome to the Forum Mike.
Do you have the Sony radio? If so, isn't the ON/OFF and volume control the same thing?

Peter

 

[MikeWL]

Welcome to the Forum Mike.
Do you have the Sony radio? If so, isn't the ON/OFF and volume control the same thing?

Peter

Thank you!
Yes it is, but the part that rotates for volume is a seperate piece that looks like it can be removed and put back on easily. Unless it can't, and I need the whole part

 

[peterk9]

Thank you!
Yes it is, but the part that rotates for volume is a seperate piece that looks like it can be removed and put back on easily. Unless it can't, and I need the whole part

I'm guessing that the Explorer wasn't new when you bought it. In any case, if the knob was missing when you got it I would think that the dealer should have to get it replaced. In looking at the fordparts.com website, they only show the entire faceplate and that isn't broken down. Looking at $900+ for that.

Peter

 

[MikeWL]

Thank you!
Yes it is, but the part that rotates for volume is a seperate piece that looks like it can be removed and put back on easily. Unless it can't, and I need the whole part

Wow, that's steep!
Thank you Peter!

 

[Jon M]

Look on eBay, and for junk yard wrecks. That's the only way you'll find it without replacing the whole thing. That's assuming it is replaceable without replacing the whole thing; a lot of them look like they can be, but actually can't.

 

[MikeWL]

I'm going this weekend to a "you pull it" yard. I'll find out then for sure but it does look like I need the whole plate. Thanks for the tips!