1998 - 2004 Ford F-250 / F-350 / Excursion Backup Camera Install

Parts used listed in the description below!
Watch a full tutorial as a 2004 Ford F-350 Truck will have an aftermarket backup camera paired to a previously installed touch screen radio. This camera will be mounted to the license plate.
This video applies to Ford F-250 / F-350 / Excursion models for years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. This video also includes camera wiring, complete installation, and testing.
NOTE: If you already have an aftermarket radio installed, you will need to pull the entire dash bezel out to access the radio and make your connections.
For a great general how to for backup cameras, click here:
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To see the radio installed on this truck, click here:
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Radio install parts shown in this video (Amazon Associate Paid Links):
*Sony XAV-AX100 (Discontinued)
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[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts used linked in the description of the video!

[@MrXlopez05]

Hello, I just got a brand new aftermarket amplifier installed in my 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium. The one that has the Sony Surround System with a center channel and a subwoofer. I also got a DSP installed as well. After I got these two things installed, when I went to the sound settings, it would not let me Put the sound in stereo and it is stuck in surround. The speed compensated volume also cannot be changed. I prefer stereo over surround and I was wondering how do I fix this problem and what should I do? Thanks.

[@kxplay]

Great vid sir, trying to find if there is any adapter to a Toyota blade to retain back up camera and steering wheel controls

[@sir_charelzwatzbrackin7705]

Nice!!

[@ecsreyes]

Thanks so much for sharing. Which steering wheel control adapter did you use?

[@richardbarkley9909]

Have you seen the new cameras made into the '99-'07 tailgate handles? I'm thinking of trying 1.

[@dawsonhorka7198]

Hey my screens harness has accessory power and camera power, should I just weld them together with the Metras red wire?

[@jilvertoalvarez-iw4fk]

Good video. I have an excursion that I will do this setup. I have a question. For this setup do you connect the parking brake wire or do you do some type of bypsss? Radio using is Pioneer AVH-1550nex.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure, you can use a bypass for video playback while in motion. However you won’t need any sort of bypass for the backup camera as they are unrelated. Check out our pioneer bypass video.

[@AdventureMinistries]

I followed your instructions. The back up camera works great and I have the same radio except without the nobs. The only problem is that the radio and inferred camera lights stay on all the time. This drains my battery. I tried to turn off the screen, but the radio buttons on the bottom remain lite. Can you suggest something that I missed? Thanks

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Wiring issue for sure. Hard to diagnose over a youtube comment. A multimeter will help you with your connections!

[@tuckerpalmer9755]

I don’t have the tools for soldering and heat shrinking. Would it be technically possible to use residential grade twisties and tape to accomplish the same goal?

[@johncarboni8944]

Technically possibly yes, but it's eventually going to corrode and cause the circuit to stop working

[@MrXlopez05]

Hello, I just got a brand new aftermarket amplifier installed in my 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium. The one that has the Sony Surround System with a center channel and a subwoofer. I also got a DSP installed as well. After I got these two things installed, when I went to the sound settings, it would not let me Put the sound in stereo and it is stuck in surround. The speed compensated volume also cannot be changed. I prefer stereo over surround and I was wondering how do I fix this problem and what should I do? Thanks.

[@JohnGarcia-dx4gg]

it wasn't set up right, also what dsp is it?

[@Compa_Richie]

I have a question? On my 2018 Nissan Altima I don’t have rear speakers or the wire’s. Any idea how to install the wires?

[@JohnGarcia-dx4gg]

i wouldn't if i was you. just stick to the back ones and your front doors. Only Altimas with Bose system have them.

[@johnnybravo1367]

What size wire loom did you use?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

1/4” amzn.to/3Wx80cR

[@jilvertoalvarez-iw4fk]

I installed a backup camera and i wanted to ask if it’s normal for the LED lights to remain on even thought I turn off my lights?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Nope. If you wired your camera to accessory power and it has LEDs, you need a different camera without LEDs. If it had LEDs, I suggest wiring his to reverse power only.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

If your reverse lights remain on temporarily when the truck is turned off and you wired to reverse power, then they should turn off when the lights turn off.

[@jilvertoalvarez-iw4fk]

@@ProvoBeastAudio i ended up wiring it up to reverse power. Everything works now. But I did loose the option to be able to select camera to check load while driving. I think I’ll just wire it back up like I initially had it and use the camera in your video. Thank you for your information. It did help and got me a little more knowledgeable on this stuff.

[@lawnpro979]

the only problem with these is it covers up the State on the licenses plate, that makes it illegal, sorry

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not in every state. If this worries you, just get a behind the plate mounted camera.