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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Backup Camera

I have a 2013 F350 Lariat. Recently, the backup camera has stopped working about 1/3rd of the time. When it doesn't work, a yellow triangle icon appears on the screen with " Camera unavailable. See dealer." The dealer has checked it, twice, and is unable to locate the problem. Any similar experiences? Thoughts? Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Wow, I'm the only one having camera trouble?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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backup camera

Im having the same problem I've been back to the dealer 8 times replaced the camera still doing the same thing . now out of warranty want to charge me a diagnostic fee . they didn't fix it the first 8 times they tried.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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sorry the truck is a F350 platinum 2013 sync my touch
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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some times it seams that the parking brake effects it
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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Its the connector that is attached to the parking brake under the dash take it appart and lube it and reinstall above the brake .
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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I'm finding I need to wipe off the rear cam every time I park the truck. Even then it only works half the time due to being covered with snow or dust.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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Its the connector that is attached to the parking brake under the dash take it appart and lube it and reinstall above the brake .
thanks chickfisher69 i will give it a try what do i have to loose. do you know for a fact that this is a problem?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cammel
Im having the same problem I've been back to the dealer 8 times replaced the camera still doing the same thing . now out of warranty want to charge me a diagnostic fee . they didn't fix it the first 8 times they tried.
Tell me more about what's going on with your camera, cammel; I'll see what I can do to assist. What's the current mileage on your truck?

Crystal
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Tell me more about what's going on with your camera, cammel; I'll see what I can do to assist. What's the current mileage on your truck?

Crystal
Hi Crystal Thank you for your interest. the truck is a 2013 f350 platinum 31,000 miles. i have had the backup camera goes out intermittently this has been a problem going back September 2015. had it in to the dealer told me it needed a backup camera which they replaced in warranty left the dealer ship with in 4 hours camera was out called the dealer said everyone was gone till Monday. i tried to pin down when it will do it no rime or reason had it back 7 other times same story say they can't replicate the problem. i have taken it in when it was doing it i have pictures now the truck is out of warranty dealer wants me to pay for diagnostic they couldn't fix it when they had it why would i pay more money to not have it fixed. some may say its just a backup camera but at 69,000 $ for a truck everything should work. not to mention the hole that rotted through the side of the bed that they cut a piece out of and glued in a new piece. i have pictures of all this if you would like to see. sorry for being so long winded everyone. thank you
 
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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Hey chickfisher69 checked the parking brake area for a harness that is connected to it no harness is connected except the switch in the upper very back area. thanks for trying. I'm open for anymore suggestions .
 
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here is a link to some treads that make mention that the first sign is back up camera intermittent.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...on-dash-2.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ont-start.html
 
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Hi Crystal Thank you for your interest. the truck is a 2013 f350 platinum 31,000 miles. i have had the backup camera goes out intermittently this has been a problem going back September 2015. had it in to the dealer told me it needed a backup camera which they replaced in warranty left the dealer ship with in 4 hours camera was out called the dealer said everyone was gone till Monday. i tried to pin down when it will do it no rime or reason had it back 7 other times same story say they can't replicate the problem...
Thanks for responding, cammel. Reach out to me via private message; I'll get this into the hands of your regional customer service manager. When writing, please include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, current mileage, and servicing dealership.

Crystal
 
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backup camera works intermittent

UP DATE !!!!! camera is now fixed found 2 broken wires above the emergency brake assembly. Thank you chickfisher69 and Crystal for all your help!
 
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