Radio does not turn on

probably the fuse that powers the cigarette lighter also powers the radio so check the cigarette lighter and socket for a short and replace the fuse.

hmm... well normally that line will also power the clock but i cant see it drawing that much power :/ If you take that fuse out does it still flatten your battery? what about immobilizer? or car alarm? but whatever it is... you may have to divert power to ignition instead of accessories so that it only uses power when the key has been turned to 'on' position... but there's definitely something using power there.... I'm curious!

find the fuse that says radio and replace it

Fuse #38 (10A) is for the clock and radio. You should keep an eye on it after replacing it though to determine if there is something more serious causing the fuse to blow

install a new wire from the fuse to the radio and cut the old one

Sounds like the head unit is bad on your audio system. You would need to replace the entire unit. I'd recommend an aftermarket stereo instead of another Ford stereo.

alot of newer cars have an anti theft system for the radio and when you lose power you have to enter a code into the radio so you may have to call the dealership to get it

Anon, learns that cars new have like 4 to 10 radio options day1 new
car and the service manual covers all 10
and the 10 radios are all radically different. and so is the harness there and all wiring end to end not the same.
learn that first
the read the service manual
hacking in a new radio takes skills and one is having the manual in your hands or the PDF on the screen of a PC..
called wiring schematics for this 1 car.

remote, CD/dvd options.
truck amps. and more.
there is no 1 kind of system on any car,

check out 2002 GCVan
very very odd speaker here with 6 lugs. << warning ALIEN to the MAx)

ALL TECHS KNOW THIS, AND PUT IN ALL NEW PARTS WHERE NEEDED
FOR SURE THIS 6 LUG ODD DUCK.

check all your fuses,,,sometime the radio display is on a separate fuse.....

Ok, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you if you are having this problem and you really hate not having the clock go get a new head unit(stereo). From what I was told this is not a simple fix, they will have to replace the entire stereo. So, you may as well deal with it, get a little clock to put near it, or buy a new stereo from like circuit city and have it installed there(which is free for most stereos). I know, I hate it too, but I can't stand not being able to just look at what time it is. Plus I like to flip through stations.... :(