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Oct 25, 2010 | 07:34 AM

Joe Finn

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Adding factory reverse sensing

I' m looking at a 2008 F150 that has everything I want except reverse sensing. Can the factory system be added? My understanding is that I'd need the bumper/sensors, control box, dash switch and bezel. Is the wiring already there? Would I need anything else? Not really interested in an aftermarket system.

Oct 25, 2010 | 07:51 AM

MCDavis

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I'm not 100% sure it can be done, but it will involve a bit of work.

May I pose a question though? Why would you prefer the sensor system (which occasionally is inaccurate on my truck) over an aftermarket backup camera?

Oct 25, 2010 | 08:34 AM

Joe Finn

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I've driven a truck with the system and was pretty happy with the performance. I'm really looking for a "clean" stock type setup without anything stuck to the dash etc...

Oct 25, 2010 | 08:48 AM

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My dealer is adding a reverse sensor system to my 2010 F-150 from a company called Echomaster, (I don't have it yet, it was just ordered).

Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Oct 25, 2010 | 09:05 AM

MCDavis

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Originally Posted by Joe Finn

I've driven a truck with the system and was pretty happy with the performance. I'm really looking for a "clean" stock type setup without anything stuck to the dash etc...

Oh I'm not disliking the system as a whole. It really works great when parallel parking, backing into a parking space, etc. It likes "big objects"

I find that it is inconsistent with smaller objects, especially if they are round. Like those 3ft tall concrete pillars (8-10 inch round) that they use for barriers. You can't seem them over the tailgate, and the sensors are not good in picking them up b/c they are round and shoot the radar back at odd angles.
I've found that the system also doesn't like leafy branches.

Just my observations. It does keep me from backing into other cars which I love, but I'd rather not hit anything like those pillars!!!

Either way, I wish you well with whichever route you take.

Oct 29, 2010 | 07:41 PM

Joe Finn

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Bump.

Still wondering if anyone knows if this can be done.

Oct 29, 2010 | 09:20 PM

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never mind read the original post wrong.

I am pretty sure it can be added but it will require some new dash pieces and everything else that is required for the system but I am willing to bet it can be done and make it look stock.

Last edited by Coskid; Oct 29, 2010 at 09:23 PM. Reason: Misread OP