2015-2017 F150: Backup Camera Diagnosis and Repair

[@tedschroeders5289]

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.

[@deniswoodcox3375]

Yes! I totally agree.

[@luissilva5392]

I agree

[@yt_lota896]

I love how you get to the point fast and don’t add extra irrelevant stuff, You helped me out a lot today. Thank you. You have my sub

[@leestanley8673]

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.

[@BobAguiar-bu7el]

My 2015 F-150 ecoboost has interesting camera issue. It only works when temperatures are extremely cold. Never works in warm weather ??

[@RXCleanfuture]

Probably the only back up camera on KZbin worth a damn. Great video!!

[@damienhays6137]

Perfect. Thanks. Background commentary is so much better than annoying background music on so many other videos.

[@79dogface]

Makes you a certified Ford tech in my book. Good job

[@joelarsenrealtor]

best video I was able to find on YT regarding the f150 backup camera.

[@ralphsalyer367]

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!

[@tnt666tnt]

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.

[@alanearnest2078]

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!

[@alkalk8938]

Congrats to you on making an excellent video. Lots of info in little time, exactly what I was looking for.

[@deniswoodcox3375]

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.

[@IckyC.]

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.

[@seanthemon]

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🤙

[@fergotti]

Thanks for the video. Messed with some fuses and back up camera stopped working and didn't know which fuse to check. #113 Thanks

[@rogerflorez447]

Stopped video at 2:58 min, went back to the camera, wiggled the camera plug, engaged reverse and camera works. Thanks

[@hoppenstedtmitch]

My 2016 F150 has a blue screen almost all the time except sometimes has black and white stripes that jump around. When camera is unplugged at tailgate, voltage is 10V, then jumped the ground wire to frame and voltage goes to 12V. But once camera is plugged in, voltage drops to 6V. Have a cheap camera on order to see if a new camera causes the voltage drop.

[@davidborden4074]

Excellent video thank you !

[@mattsmith5032]

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

[@richardkeller6940]

Man you got skills

[@joshfeldmann288]

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?

[@RXCleanfuture]

I’m going to try this in my truck tomorrow. I’m going to start with looking for that broke wire.

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

Sometimes my camera works but most of the times it doesnt. Do you think its a wire?

[@joelreyes596]

i have an issue with black screen and no sync

[@leonidas9969]

Great video

[@Bino-zm9bl]

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

[@zackeletonfh8940]

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.

[@cesargarcia386]

What cables did you used , to test the camara. The black one and white/brown?? To see if ur camara was good?

[@BobAguiar-bu7el]

My backup camera only works when temps are extremely cold. Never works in warm weather. Connections???

[@WilliamCaraballo-op9kp]

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

[@kennethdurbin3385]

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.

[@AdamGilF15]

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?

[@grootygroot6351]

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.

[@richardkenworthy9312]

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

[@tony7713]

Your a Saint

[@martyroop]

I have the same in dash unit in my 2017,can anyone tell me how to turn on my guidance lines while backing up? They are turned off and I can't find out how to enable them.

[@MasterJacks]

@@martyroop it means the camera was replaced at some time and has not been calibrated. The dealer would need to do it. You could also download Forscan and buy the associated OBD adapter, but if you're unfamiliar, you'll need to spend some time learning how to do that on KZbin/Forums

[@rebazahmed8141]

thank you so much sir ,

[@Nathiest2]

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.

[@samiswitchlanes9751]

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

[@Bino-zm9bl]

@@samiswitchlanes9751 did you fix your problem

[@samiswitchlanes9751]

@@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

[@angielovesusa]

My backup camera only works at night and inside dark places like a garage. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@BigMood3443]

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?

[@Wuety06]

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

[@sulaimanal-bahlani1213]

I got problem on rear camera it’s not working at all . I have power. I replace the camera but still not work

[@rasheedcampbell2973]

Hey what if you have power and a good ground coming into the camera and it's not turning on. Then What?

[@MasterJacks]

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.

[@kenwasserman4752]

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.

[@poohbear105]

My truck is doing the same thing have you had any luck with yours?

[@kenwasserman4752]

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

[@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

[@sortac08]

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....

[@MasterJacks]

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. 🤷‍♂️

[@neusellbolton3309]

I am having the exact same problem with my 16!

[@whosamadman]

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.

[@ryans462]

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?

[@MasterJacks]

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

[@ryans462]

@@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?

[@MasterJacks]

@@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!

[@AR-il9gk]

​@Ryan S did you ever fix this?

[@truckerjon7255]

My camera or the radio won't come worked fine for along time it just don't come on anymore