Has anyone installed a front camera?

[BSOBX2022]

I would like to install one on OBX, I live in the city with tight parking and I don’t have depth perception so a front camera would really help. Thanks in advance if you have any tips.
And I know, I should gone with a Badlands ?‍

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[MJE]

I would like to install one on OBX, I live in the city with tight parking and I don’t have depth perception so a front camera would really help. Thanks in advance if you have any tips.
And I know, I should gone with a Badlands ?‍

That’s one part of the packaging that really confuses me. The camera is available only on Badlands, and yes also without depth perception, that was at least one reason of many I chose a BL. But really it should be optional at least on other trims as well. Also, they should allow for parking sensors on the front, like the escape already has, but are nowhere to be found on the Sport. Good luck with the camera! Sorry I can’t offer any advice though on how to add it. I’d think the wiring would have to be there already, it’d just be buying the camera parts & mounting them, but I’m not really technical to know.

 

[BSOBX2022]

That’s one part of the packaging that really confuses me. The camera is available only on Badlands, and yes also without depth perception, that was at least one reason of many I chose a BL. But really it should be optional at least on other trims as well. Also, they should allow for parking sensors on the front, like the escape already has, but are nowhere to be found on the Sport. Good luck with the camera! Sorry I can’t offer any advice though on how to add it. I’d think the wiring would have to be there already, it’d just be buying the camera parts & mounting them, but I’m not really technical to know.

I wish there were sensors in the front too. I really like the visibility and boxy shape, so that really helps with the lack of depth perception.

 

[MJE]

I wish there were sensors in the front too. I really like the visibility and boxy shape, so that really helps with the lack of depth perception.

Yes! I found it much better than many vehicles nowadays for great visibility. Maybe that’s because they designed it so drivers could spot it well on the trails, but that just helps those of us driving it on city streets too.

 

[o0260o]

The one blank button on the dash bothers me more than anything! I would get the front camera just for that.

 

[JerryC]

There are cameras built into license plate frames that should be an easy install. They are marketed as backup cameras but you could mount it up front.

 

[BSOBX2022]

There are cameras built into license plate frames that should be an easy install. They are marketed as backup cameras but you could mount it up front.

That's a good idea, I found some on Amazon.

 

[enjuhner357]

I'll throw out the suggestion/recommendation to look at Crutchfield. They've been in the car audio/video business for years. They have a lot of expertise and the customer service is stellar.

https://www.crutchfield.com

 

[BSOBX2022]

I'll throw out the suggestion/recommendation to look at Crutchfield. They've been in the car audio/video business for years. They have a lot of expertise and the customer service is stellar.

https://www.crutchfield.com

Thank you, I will check out that website.

 

[Caliope]

I am having to relearn how to park. My '15 Escape Titanium had (which I traded for my BS OB) and my '19 Ranger has front sensors, which help me park whether in a lot, on the street or my garage. Sensors or a camera would be a nice addition.

 

[coolsan]

Soooo

bringing this post back to life. I have an OB and I’d love a forward cam. Does anyone know if I can install a forward facing backup cam , connect it to the front camera button and make it work? Would I need ForScan for programming?

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