backup sensors??
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Originally Posted by berry1234
They are behind the bumper and IME not as good as the older technology.
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From: Dallas,TX., Y'all.
I had mine installed at the dealer, and they are visible across the bumper.
since my neighborhood is loaded with 'little tikes on their bikes', I find it an invaluble addition to the vehicle.
since my neighborhood is loaded with 'little tikes on their bikes', I find it an invaluble addition to the vehicle.
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From: Tannersville PA USA
If everyone remembers the original more expensive set-up was a "radar" based system. As time went on the radar based system ended up on Navigators in combination with ultrasonic (less cost).
The Expy was moved to sonic only alond with the Mountaineer.
I have owned 5 Expys to date and this one (2007 Limited EL) now employs the radar based system only .
Thus no visible sensors needed as opposed to ultrasonic.
In the case of a rear end hit the module behind the bumper facia is expensive.
Hope this helps---Bob
The Expy was moved to sonic only alond with the Mountaineer.
I have owned 5 Expys to date and this one (2007 Limited EL) now employs the radar based system only .
Thus no visible sensors needed as opposed to ultrasonic.
In the case of a rear end hit the module behind the bumper facia is expensive.
Hope this helps---Bob
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I'm a tad confused. Radar is ultrasonic. Both terms emit radio waves. So I'm not clear on the difference you are describing.
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Originally Posted by ExpyBob
If everyone remembers the original more expensive set-up was a "radar" based system. As time went on the radar based system ended up on Navigators in combination with ultrasonic (less cost).
The Expy was moved to sonic only alond with the Mountaineer.
I have owned 5 Expys to date and this one (2007 Limited EL) now employs the radar based system only .
Thus no visible sensors needed as opposed to ultrasonic.
In the case of a rear end hit the module behind the bumper facia is expensive.
Hope this helps---Bob
The Expy was moved to sonic only alond with the Mountaineer.
I have owned 5 Expys to date and this one (2007 Limited EL) now employs the radar based system only .
Thus no visible sensors needed as opposed to ultrasonic.
In the case of a rear end hit the module behind the bumper facia is expensive.
Hope this helps---Bob
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Radar is radio frequency energy where as ultrasonic is a very high audio frequency.
Bats use ultrasonic locating (even though sometimes you can hear it).
Bats use ultrasonic locating (even though sometimes you can hear it).
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Originally Posted by ExpyBob
Radar is radio frequency energy where as ultrasonic is a very high audio frequency.
Bats use ultrasonic locating (even though sometimes you can hear it).
Bats use ultrasonic locating (even though sometimes you can hear it).
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All I know is after you drive a rig with a camera back there, you can take all the ultrasonic radar BS and junk it. NOTHING is better than the camera. Why Ford has their head up their ..... on this I don't know.
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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod
All I know is after you drive a rig with a camera back there, you can take all the ultrasonic radar BS and junk it. NOTHING is better than the camera. Why Ford has their head up their ..... on this I don't know.
Any one install a backup camera in the Expy as of yet?
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