Aftermarket 360 Camera Options?

[mike devlin]

I have an 18 XLT with Sync 3, backup camera along with the larger screen. Is there a plug n play kit out there to get full 360 Camera? It's the one option that had me thinking of upgrading to the Limited but I couldn't justify the jump.

 

[Matthew Hoover]

I got the 302a package which includes the 360 camera. My buddy got a F-150 a month before and opted out of that package, but after seeing mine, now wants it, especially just the front camera.
I asked the parts dealer and she could not find anything from Ford, but all the tech is there- minus the cameras.
You would have to add the front camera, and both cameras under the side mirrors, then the tech that blends it all together to make the birds eye view imagery. I’m sure replacement parts will come out sooner or later and it would be just swapping out the parts.

 

[edizzle]

I use it park EVERYTIME!!!! Perfectly parallel, equidistant between the lines, perfectly pulled to the front!!! LOL! Seriously it is a very nice option.

 

[Sgt Darkness]

My 18 Expy has these buttons behind the drive mode selector knob that I think are for self parking so when I push the button with the P on it and I’m near a parking spot what’s my next move as the Expy just sits there instead of trying to park. I’m just an old country boy so need some proding in the right direction to help me figure out the auto park function on the Expy......thanks

 

[aggiegrad05]

You have to work the pedals and the transmission, the truck does the steering.

Your next move depends on whether you’re parallel or perpendicular parking.

If you want to parallel you punch the parking button once then hit your blinker to tell the system on which side you want it to search for a spot. If you are perpendicular parking you punch the button twice then go to the blinker and tell it which side. Once it knows what side you want, drive forward (steering yourself) until the truck tells you otherwise (instructions on infotainment screen). Then just follow the instructions.

The manual gives a good rundown:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/F...&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&userMarket=USA


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[edizzle]

I use it park EVERYTIME!!!! Perfectly parallel, equidistant between the lines, perfectly pulled to the front!!! LOL! Seriously it is a very nice option.

I wanted to clarify, I just use the camera, not the auto parking features. I do use the parallel parking feature every once and a while, but I use the cameras every time to check my positioning.

 

[aggiegrad05]

I wanted to clarify, I just use the camera, not the auto parking features. I do use the parallel parking feature every once and a while, but I use the cameras every time to check my positioning.

The auto park assist is gimmicky. Don’t get me wrong, it works and It’s a cool party trick but that’s about it (in my opinion). 10/10 times I can do it faster and better.

Granted I’ve been backing trucks into parking spots for 20 years now...if I had previously been driving a Chevy Cruze and just moved up to an Expi, the park assist would probably be invaluable.

 

[mike devlin]

Back to the topic at hand, any ideas on an aftermarket 360 camera?

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[Hardrocker]

Hey, I know this is a long-dead thread but I have some info that might be helpful for others looking into this.

I found a setup which appears to work in conjunction with the factory system - as opposed to needing it's own separate screen. As far as I can tell, it does not include the actual cameras.

I haven't bought it and haven't found any how-to installation videos. But there is a Youtube video of the installed system. I don't see a way to purchase it from their website but other 3rd party sites (like Walmart) are listing it for $400.

http://www.rostra.com/ford-sync3-blindspot-front-camera.php

 

[Hardrocker]

I found an install video.