[bicyclist]

Should I bother including it in my order? At first I thought it would be a good idea, but with the backup camera, I wonder what's the point. I also wonder how much grief it would cause when towing.

Can anyone offer some insight?

 

[USMC Vet]

Should I bother including it in my order? At first I thought it would be a good idea, but with the backup camera, I wonder what's the point. I also wonder how much grief it would cause when towing.

Can anyone offer some insight?

bicyclist,

Believe it or not, in my experience the rear sensing system picks up objects not yet viewable with the rear camera (to the sides). And if you attach a trailer and also plug in a trailer wiring plug, it deactivates the rear sensors.

Semper Fi

 

[Rsljr1]

ditto don't know about it be deactivated when hooked to trailer, but they do sense objects, kids, pedestrians , poles and trees you cant see see in your mirrors.

 

[Byron the Painter]

They work very well together...the more you can do to avoid crashing into something, the better. Get it, you won't regret it.

 

[orton]

Buy the sensors. Less costly than the first time you back into something you can not see.

 

[morey]

Get the sensors. Sometimes during the day when the sun angle is just right it's close to impossible to see the screen.

 

[bicyclist]

Good info. Thanks for the advice, guys.

 

[hawkeng]

Get the Sensors, The Backup camera is great, but having the extra level alerting is better. I don't have the towing package on mine (Added a hitch aftermarket), but there is a OFF switch to turn the alerting off is needed.

 

[klp]

I may be alone here but I don't think they work well. My driveway has a slight grade which apparently points them at the ground and gives false readings. I am not talking about a huge hill here, just a little grade. On the flat it works fine.

I don't have the camera but if I did I would be happy without the system. Call me old school but I still believe in checking what's behind before moving.

My .02

 

[jhtransit]

I have the rear view camera showing in my rear view mirror (have to order base radio). When backing up the sensors show additional info that is helpful, like approximate distance and projected van travel path. As mentioned previously, the noise can be turned off (as when backing up to hook up your trailer.

 

[T250TwinTurbo]

Get the sensor, and it does deactivate when you plug in your trailer lights.

 

[TomB985]

Another vote for the sensors. They make it less likely you'll miss something. I've had them on a few pickup trucks and would highly recommend them.

 

[bicyclist]

They make it less likely you'll miss something.

I hope they'll make it more likely I'll miss something! I'd rather miss it than hit it.

 

[mgore03]

I vote "No"...just kidding I also say get it!

I hope they'll make it more likely I'll miss something! I'd rather miss it than hit it.

I'm glad we have it, I also like that it doesn't start beeping at you every time you back up, only when you start to get close to something. Not that you need any more votes, but I also vote "yes"

 

[jonsobi]

Ford also knows how useful it is, that's why they charge $500 for a few mass produced sensors.

 

[TomB985]

Ford also knows how useful it is, that's why they charge $500 for a few mass produced sensors.

Wow really? Was a $290 option on the sticker of my '15.

 

[jonsobi]

Mine was $500 Canadian list, eh, but I actually paid invoice whatever that was. Probably ended up close to you after exchange at about .75c.

 

[wgc]

Was $295 (MSRP) for my 2016, I'm glad that I got it. The 4" screen for back up really sucks but between the screen and audio from the sensors I feel a lot better. I park mine on a real steep grade and have had no problem with any false audio alarms. I will say though that you have to clean the snow off the sensors or it will start beeping at you when backing up.