Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB?

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I know that the BL's (not sure about FE's) have a 180 degree camera in the front. On my OB, there is a blank plate where the front camera button would be. Has anyone looked into retrofitting/adding a camera? I'm wondering if the internals are already there behind the blank plate, and maybe it's just an addition of the button and maybe a software tweak.
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would like to know too. if all else fails, I was thinking of just adding something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071D5CN9D/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1DO77E5TBEWHM&psc=1
I bought one from Amazon and it looks like it's going to work. The way the bracket for the camera is designed allows it to tuck up under the grill opening. Just have to drill a couple of holes. When it's mounted you'll just see the camera and it can be adjusted up and down. There are a couple of issues that can be corrected (more or less). 1. The camera will be mounted upside down. 2. The screen must be mounted upside down, too. This is what it would look like. 3. You'll also have to mount the screen upside down as well (making the menu items upside down, too). For $44 it's worth a try. I'll let everyone know if it works.

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I know that the BL's (not sure about FE's) have a 180 degree camera in the front. On my OB, there is a blank plate where the front camera button would be. Has anyone looked into retrofitting/adding a camera? I'm wondering if the internals are already there behind the blank plate, and maybe it's just an addition of the button and maybe a software tweak.
I have a Badlands with Badlands package, which included the front camera. I really like having it, so I can see why everyone would want one.

I don't know if the brackets and wiring are on your vehicle, but it's possible, I suppose. Also included in the production version is a camera washer that activates when the windshield washer is activated (same as for the rear camera and rear window washer). I find this very handy to have in dusty New Mexico. It would be really great if, in addition to camera wiring and brackets, the plumbing for a washer is also installed on your vehicle.

The software update would likely be extensive. My BL has Sync 3 with NAV so it has the big screen. It has a button just below the screen that turns on the front camera at speeds from zero to 6 mph. The front camera also automatically activates in off-road GOAT modes below 15 mph. Installing software to do all this is way more involved than my skills, so maybe the camera you choose will come with it's own screen and software.

Looking forward to hearing about what you decide to do and how it turns out. I'm sure there are many BS owners who would like to know.

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I bought one from Amazon and it looks like it's going to work. The way the bracket for the camera is designed allows it to tuck up under the grill opening. Just have to drill a couple of holes. When it's mounted you'll just see the camera and it can be adjusted up and down. There are a couple of issues that can be corrected (more or less). 1. The camera will be mounted upside down. 2. The screen must be mounted upside down, too. This is what it would look like. 3. You'll also have to mount the screen upside down as well (making the menu items upside down, too). For $44 it's worth a try. I'll let everyone know if it works.

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount
Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_close_v3

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_close_v2

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_v2


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The software on the camera should allow you to invert the picture,so you won’t need to install upside down . Hope this helps .
 


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The software on the camera should allow you to invert the picture,so you won’t need to install upside down . Hope this helps .
Unfortunately, that option isn't available in the menu.
 
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Well, it was worth a try asking...
 
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I found the camera in the Ford accessories, it comes with all the wiring and instructions for install... Not sure that it would sell like that if it was plug and play device like badlands.
One of these?

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I bought one from Amazon and it looks like it's going to work. The way the bracket for the camera is designed allows it to tuck up under the grill opening. Just have to drill a couple of holes. When it's mounted you'll just see the camera and it can be adjusted up and down. There are a couple of issues that can be corrected (more or less). 1. The camera will be mounted upside down. 2. The screen must be mounted upside down, too. This is what it would look like. 3. You'll also have to mount the screen upside down as well (making the menu items upside down, too). For $44 it's worth a try. I'll let everyone know if it works.

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount
Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_close_v3

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_close_v2

Ford Bronco Sport Can a front 180 degree camera be added to an OB? BS_FrontCam_GrillMount_v2


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I was gonna say you can mount it on your front license plate to avoid the upsidedown issue...but when I saw your bronco sport pic...i noticed you didn't have one on. LOL If i get one I'll mount mine on the front plates.
 

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Bumping to see if anyone has been successful in doing this yet. I've got a 2022 Outer Banks on order and I'd love to have this added.
 


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Bumping to see if anyone has been successful in doing this yet. I've got a 2022 Outer Banks on order and I'd love to have this added.
I did mine, it’s WiFi the issue was getting it on the screen. I found a module that plugs into where you’re phone plugs in and allows you to down load any app from the google play store. So it mirrors on the screen through WiFi. It works good wired it with a remote control to turn it on or off.

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Here are pic on screen

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Here is the module and remote

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Im a bit a confused with how each component works together - could you provide a link to each product instead of a screenshot, and be a little more detailed in your install process?
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