2015-2017 F150: Backup Camera Diagnosis and Repair
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- In this video, I demonstrate troubleshooting the backup camera circuit on a 2016 Ford F150. It's actually a pretty simple circuit with key-on constant battery voltage, a ground, and a positive and negative video feed. The backup camera itself is relatively expensive, so checking the circuit is an important first step.
NOTE: If a new camera is installed, the backup guide lines will not be visible until the camera is calibrated by a dealer.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Access
0:54 Fuse & Wiring
1:45 Checking the Camera
2:24 Failed Wiring
3:05 Camera Install - Jak na to + styl
Everyone Pay Attention! *THIS* is how a proper video is done. No time wasted. No stupid background music. No useless stories. No spending 3 minutes watching screws being removed/installed. Just straightforward comprehensive explanation with good relevant views and no bullshit. Very well done. Thank you.
Yes! I totally agree.
I agree
my 2016 F150 had the blue screen. no broken wires. replaced the camera, still blue screen, replaced the wire harness, still blue screen. my suggestion is if you don’t see any broken wires before buying anything get contact cleaner and clean the connections and don’t forget the plug (with the yellow wires) right next to the parking brake under your dash. that was the issue with my blue screen issue. so don’t waste any money like i did lol hopefully this comment will save someone’s some time, frustration and money.
My 2015 F-150 ecoboost has interesting camera issue. It only works when temperatures are extremely cold. Never works in warm weather ??
I just repaired a 2017 using this video. The section of the harness in the tailgate had a bad ground wire. The ground wire he references in this video in the diagram. Ran a new ground wire down to the connector under the truck and camera came on. Thanks!
Probably the only back up camera on CZcams worth a damn. Great video!!
Perfect. Thanks. Background commentary is so much better than annoying background music on so many other videos.
Your info is spot on for my issue, and your video was very professionally done. Your post was easy to understand, step by step, with clear descriptions of what you're doing & your instructions. Your camera showed everything that I need to do. I'll try fixing mine in the morning... Thank You!
Thanks for the video. I have a 2016 F150. My problem was the ground "wire"! I guess this is basically an excuse to get it serviced and pay big $$. Strange design, the black ground wire (both ends) is connected to a copper wire surrounded by an aluminum sheath. It's not really protected from moisture and/or salt. Needless to say it was broken due to corrosion. Took about 2 hours but I replaced the wire. Removing the wire harness made it easier. Hope this helps.
best video I was able to find on YT regarding the f150 backup camera.
Makes you a certified Ford tech in my book. Good job
Thanks a million for this video man. Saved me money I don't really have at this time. Found same broken wires as you on my truck. Again thank you. Really made my day.
Thank you! I have an issue with mine and now can deal with it with confidence. One of the best troubleshooting videos I have seen on You Tube.
Congrats to you on making an excellent video. Lots of info in little time, exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you for this video. It was the only one I've found that shows how to remove the camera from the 15-17 Tailgate Handle🤘
Also enjoyed the chase to fix power issue🤙
Thanks for the video. Messed with some fuses and back up camera stopped working and didn't know which fuse to check. #113 Thanks
Stopped video at 2:58 min, went back to the camera, wiggled the camera plug, engaged reverse and camera works. Thanks
Excellent video thank you !
thank you so much sir ,
Man you got skills
I’m going to try this in my truck tomorrow. I’m going to start with looking for that broke wire.
Great video
I can’t figure out how to re program the new camera . I’m pretty sure that’s where my issue is. All the wiring was good so I thought it was the camera.. still blue screen
Great video! I’ve been troubleshooting mine for days now, can’t find a broke wire, getting power, tried a new camera. No joy!! I have been looking for a wiring diagram to shoot each segment to see if the video lines are having issues. Anyone able to find any diagrams?
I have a 2012 stx, my screen is in my rear view mirror. When I put it in reverse it looks like the screen quickly flashes a lighter black and you can see the outline of the screen. But no video or picture. I'm not sure if is should try all of this or if you particularly know what the means? thanks for the great content.
I have the 2016 F150 with the larger screen that goes blue when in reverse. The warning of "Check surroundings carefully before backing up" as does the truck icon with the parking sensors. However, the predictive guidelines don't show up. I would assume those would be on the screen even if the camera goes out. Wiring all checks out, so before I buy a new $100 camera, can you tell me: would the predictive guidelines disappear if the camera quits?
Your a Saint
mines intermittent guessing it's not power, comes out of the 2014 Taurus a lot easier. I just popped out those plastic bolts things on the liner of the trunk and it was one star head screw. damn thing is hard core poted though
My backup camera only works at night and inside dark places like a garage.
Any advice would be appreciated.
What cables did you used , to test the camara. The black one and white/brown?? To see if ur camara was good?
Mine gives me a camera warning but then it works perfectly in reverse. If I'm in any other gear I will have a blue screen. The only way the blue screen goes away is if I'm driving above 20 mph then everything works normally. But below 20 mph I only have the blue screen unless I'm in reverse!! I'm about to lower the spare tire and look for wiring issues
Mine pops up a Gray box with a red exclamation point in the middle! And my assist lines and beep won't work anymore I'm not sure what's going on.
I installed a camera to 4 inch radio with adapter no luck on camera working when put in reverse all wires are correct and installed correctly wondering how to forscan to program it or fix the problem Tia
I have a 2015 Fx4 f150 xlt, and I broke my back up camera screen. What size and type of screen do I need to fix it?
I'm getting a steady beep first in yellow now in red like it sees something there's but nothing is there,I wiped off the lenses but still didn't work.
Any thoughts. Thanks
My screen is on the rearview mirror. Ordered a new one last week cause the mount broke. Came today, installed and there's no screen coming on when I'm in reverse.
Sometimes my camera works but most of the times it doesnt. Do you think its a wire?
Great video man. What would you think the problem would be if the video feed isn’t going through at all? Basically I throw it in reverse and nothing happens to the screen. It’s as if it doesn’t even recognize it. I checked with a voltmeter for power at the camera with some wire (super beginner) and didn’t appear to be getting power back there from any of those tiny holes. Even when clicked in reverse with parking break on. My thinking is that the computer was reset somehow when I had a bad battery and it thinks I don’t have one. Battery us since been replaced but with same issue. If there was a break in a wire, like in your case, I guess it would at least give me a blue or black screen, but When in reverse it’s business as usual as if I’m driving forward normally. Any ideas?
If the camera wasn't programmed to the computer, you'd still get video, but the predictive guidelines wouldn't work. I would check behind that spare for broken wires. It's pretty common. It may be you have more than no power supply, maybe broken video feeds. Also check to see if you get reverse lights
@@MasterJacks thank you! I finally got around to checking the wiring around the spare tire and everything appears to be just fine. Reverse lights are also working. Anything else you can think of? I imagine taking it to a shop will be somewhat costly which is why I thought about just upgrading the entertainment center to a bigger screen with apple car play. Still think it’s not computer related?
@@ryans462 have you checked the fuse yet? If your wires look good and you have a good fuse, you're probably in for deeper diagnosis, ie. jumping power to the camera, pulling the head unit, checking for signal, tracing wires, etc. If the new system you install utilizes the stock camera, you could be in a similar situation. Might be worth paying someone to diagnose... Wish I was more help, best of luck my friend!
@Ryan S did you ever fix this?
My camera on my 16 randomly stops working. I noticed that in the mornings when it's cool outside the camera functions without issue, however in the evening when the temperature goes up it stops working. It works 50/50, you have any idea what the deal is? Fuze looks fine, wires look good. Not sure where to go on this....
I'd start by doing a wiggle test of the wiring back by the spare tire, see if messing with the wires makes it go on or off. Also, play with gear selector position to see if it makes a difference. My guess is a bad/corroded wire somewhere that has increased resistance when hot. 🤷♂️
I am having the exact same problem with my 16!
I have exactly the same issue/behavior with my 2014 F150. I know it's a heat related issue but haven't been able to isolate it. Will update if I resolve it.
I just started getting that blue screen. In the beginning when it started it gave me blue screen, black screen and then camera picture. Now it's blue screen first then switches off completely. The backup sensors still work.
2017 f150 with sync 3 I have the same issue. I already ordered a new camera before watching this I’ll throw that in and see if it fixes otherwise gonna have to test the power
@@samiswitchlanes9751 did you fix your problem
@@Bino-zm9bl i have not. New camera didn’t fix it then I just got busy and realized it hasn’t been worth the time or money to fix haha. I’ll get to it eventually
I got problem on rear camera it’s not working at all . I have power. I replace the camera but still not work
Hey what if you have power and a good ground coming into the camera and it's not turning on. Then What?
Then it's either a bad camera or no signal from the head unit. If the head unit changes screens when you shift into reverse, it's trying to activate the camera. If you're not getting video, the camera is either not getting the signal or camera itself is bad.
My backup camera only works when temps are extremely cold. Never works in warm weather. Connections???
Excellent video! question for you. my issue is that when I put the truck into reverse, it is taking longer for the screen to pop up and show video. I feel like this might happen once the temperatures get colder outside. I am in Idaho right now. The camera is working, but it just takes too long to show the video when I put in reverse. sometimes I am waiting 30 seconds or more. very annoying. Do you know what might be causing this? 2017 F150 and I replaced the camera just two years ago with an OEM camera for the tailgate that connects to my rearview mirror display. thanks for your help.
My truck is doing the same thing have you had any luck with yours?
actually, yes, I had some luck. So yesterday a friend told me to try unhooking the battery from the truck for 30 minutes by disconnecting the positive terminal of the battery. he compared this to restarting a computer that is acting up. he said since there is no on and off switch for the backup camera, this was the only way to do a fresh reboot of it. so I did this, and it seemed to fix the issue right away. as soon as I put the truck in reverse, the backup camera displayed right away. now this may be just a coincidence, but after 48 hours, it is still working. I'd be interested in knowing if this works out for your situation as well. let me know. thanks.@@poohbear105
@@kenwasserman4752 Mine had a bad ground in the wiring harness where the tailgate hinges. It was broke but still grounding through the jacket because it is foil lined of some sort so I just tied the ground wire from the camera into the ground wire from led light right next to the camera and it works great now
My camera or the radio won't come worked fine for along time it just don't come on anymore