Front parking sensors

[tjharder74]

I put a crash bar on the front so the front sensors go off. I can't seem to find how to disable the front sensors. If I unplug the sensors I get an error message. Pull the fuse, get an error message. Any help??

 

[tonydiv]

Take a picture of your setup. Perhaps there's a way to relocate the sensors to keep them from registering the push bar.

 

[RI-Matt]

Front sensors are mounted into the front bumper ( perfectly flush and blended ) - no way to "relocate" them without leaving holes.


Can you turn off the "parking aid" via the message center on the dash? It will probably shut off the reverse ones also though.

Maybe the dealer can reprogram the PCM ????


Matt

 

[tonydiv]

Actually, my idea was to replace the existing ones with dummys from a junk yard and then mount the actual sensors in or on the push bar. Since they are dummy sensors, you can drill a hole in them to feed the wires for the real sensors. If needed small sheet metal boxes to house the sensors could be fabbed up by a local heating and ac company.

Don't ever tell a guy like me that something can't be relocated, I'll find a clever and elegant way do to it just to prove you wrong.

 

[RI-Matt]

tonydiv,
I wasn't saying it was impossible. Believe me I know "anything" can be done with a little ingenuity, time and money. I was just letting you know that it wasnt the easiest thing to do.
Years ago Ford used these big backup sensors that stuck out of the rear bumper and definately looked like an afterthought, now they are almost seemlessly intergrated into the bumper, so popping them out and popping dummy ones in isn't a simple task if you are trying to maintain that indiscreet look.


Matt

 

[RI-Matt]

tjharder74,
According to the owners manual ( page 32) if you press the "SETUP" button and scroll through to "FRONT PARK AID" you can disable/enable it by pressing "RESET" or put the vehicle in "D" (Drive) and press "RESET".


Matt

 

[spotdog14]

What year did they gain front parking sensors?

 

[RI-Matt]

2012 and I think only on the high end ones ( Limited, King Ranch )


Matt

 

[HTR21]

Has anyone on this forum successfully relocated the front parking sensors?

 

[jrscott]

You can turn them off if you go into setup as discribed above. I wanted to add a bar to the front to mount some extra lights but when learning it would affect my front park sensors i decided to have something fabricated

 

[tonydiv]

Everyone makes things too difficult. You disconnect the existing sensors and mount new ones in (or on) the push bar. From there it's just making the wiring look neat.

 

[kcarroll]

where's the fuse?

I know I'm late to this but I've looked for an answer since buying a 2013 Limited EL; my first of six with the front parking sensor. The dealer has no clue and simply unplugged the wiring harness which also kills the fog lights. At this point, I just want to find the fuse and pull it. I can deal with the error message.
Thanks,

 

[mtrebuchon]

Has anyone gotten anywhere with this issue? Yes, you can disable just the front or just the rear using the "Setup / Reset" buttons but you have to do it EVERY time you start the vehicle because on power-up it defaults to enable.

P.S. The dealers are still clueless!!!

 

[dstiemann]

I haven't found anywhere that lists the steps to disable the front sensors. It doesn't list that as an option. Disable Lift gate & running boards, yes, but nothing about front or rear sensors. I have a 2014 Exoedition EL Limited. Thanks in advance for any insight.

 

[zutalores]

I would just relocate them to the push bar and fab something up look nice. I had to turn off my rear sensors after an accident on my `12 Limited, and it was crazy annoying. The body shop unplugged them until my parts came in. $5,000 for a fender bender, but at least my rear will be fresh and clean!

 

[HTR21]

Has anyone gotten anywhere with this issue? Yes, you can disable just the front or just the rear using the "Setup / Reset" buttons but you have to do it EVERY time you start the vehicle because on power-up it defaults to enable.

P.S. The dealers are still clueless!!!

I had the instrument cluster replaced and the dealership cannot reprogram it to disable the front sensors. I'm looking into relocating the sensors. Does anyone know if chrome paint will affect them? Or, how compatible are the Ford sensors with aftermarket chrome sensors?

 

[Scott Carden]

I have a 2014 EL King Ranch 4x4 . I just installed a Bull Bar. Front sensors are driving me nuts. I am going to order 2 new sensors and relocate them. I’ll post pics when I’m finished.

 

[vincentrose]

Ranch Hand sells Sensor covers. These stick over the sensors so that items like Grill Guards dont set them off. Works like a charm. On my 2014 Expy, I installed a grill guard and of course, the annoying beep never stops. I only had to put these covers on the 2 center sensors, while leaving the outside sensors alone. Worked like a charm, they seem to work just like before

 

[Scott Carden]

Hey that’s great! Thank you I just ordered a pair.