Can you turn on the rear view camera on when you're driving forward?

[TXscooterguy]

It was Friday night and I was returning home after bar time. Some clown started tailgating me. I'm talking nasty close tailgating. With that 35 inch tire taking up a big part of the rear window, I had a hard time keeping an eye on this cretin. Is there a hack that would allow me to turn on the rear camera whenever I wanted to? The thought of doing a "brake check" crossed my mind, but having waited this long, I didn't want to check my new ride into a body shop.

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[‘21OBX]

Not that I have found in forscan anywhere. For other ford cars aftermarket companies have a setup. I have not seen one yet for the Bronco. I’d like to be able to turn on the front cam automatically under like 8mph instead of having a tap a button.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

It's probably against federal law for Ford to configure it this way.

In my Expedition, I had some yahoo in a small Brit sport car drafting behind me. I think it was a Triumph. Maybe 3 ft off my rear bumper.

Completely invisible in my Rear view mirror, but perfectly visible in my side mirror. If you can't see behind you in your side mirror, it's not adjusted correctly.

Makes me think happy thoughts about wiring up bright rear facing spots to one of the Aux switches...

 

[Lifeliberty]

I have a bronco again so i no longer need to worry about people behind me

 

[Ground_zero298]

Another option is the rear view mirror that goes over the factory one. Those auto record in loops. I put one on mine. Love it. Fov is huge. When I can see the nose of the car out the side window I can still see it’s ass end in the mirror. No blind spots with it. Baja mode lets you run the front camera at speed. But it messes with my head trying to watch that.

 

[BroncoMax21]

Not that I've seen.
I'd settle for being able to turn on the rear camera when camera mode is active in drive (at 0mph)! There are plenty of times when I pull into the garage and I want to make sure I'm in the right spot but don't want to have to put it in reverse to check the camera, edge forward, go to reverse to check the camera again....
I know there are other solutions, but when I have 360' cameras, being able to click a quick button seems simple and fast.


There were some F150 FORScan edits I was going to look into when I had some time, in case anyone wanted to investigate and report back:

 

[dejones64]

Makes me think happy thoughts about wiring up bright rear facing spots to one of the Aux switches...

This right here.

 

[66GT]

... I don't often wish I still have more gravel stuck in my SAS treads... but in cases like this... I'd definitely be hoping there was.

 

[Wings2Wheels]

If you can't see behind you in your side mirror, it's not adjusted correctly.

I have to disagree with this statement.

I adjust the side view mirrors to cover the blind spots. When a vehicle is passing me on the left, for example, as it begins to disappear in my rearview mirror, I want it to begin to appear in the sideview mirror. I want it to be visible in the sideview until a portion of it is in my peripheral vision.

I cannot see ANY of my own vehicle in the sideview mirror...nor do I want to. I WANT to see other vehicles (or obstacles, in the case of backing) that may be in my blind spots.

I learned to adjust sideview mirrors this way when driving a tractor trailer for a living during a break in my aviation career. I KNOW where MY vehicle is...what is waiting for me in the blind spots?

 

[HotdogThud]

I have to disagree with this statement.

I adjust the side view mirrors to cover the blind spots. When a vehicle is passing me on the left, for example, as it begins to disappear in my rearview mirror, I want it to begin to appear in the sideview mirror. I want it to be visible in the sideview until a portion of it is in my peripheral vision.

I cannot see ANY of my own vehicle in the sideview mirror...nor do I want to. I WANT to see other vehicles (or obstacles, in the case of backing) that may be in my blind spots.

I learned to adjust sideview mirrors this way when driving a tractor trailer for a living during a break in my aviation career. I KNOW where MY vehicle is...what is waiting for me in the blind spots?

This right here. Didn't anyone learn anything from Click and Click?

https://www.cartalk.com/sites/default/files/features/mirrors/CarTalkMirrors.pdf

This is also how race driving instructors teach drivers to adjust their mirrors for the best visibility on track. Having them adjusted properly means you get nearly a 360 deg view without having to move anything but your eyes (because you can't be moving your head around with a helmet and HANS)

 

[JFelty]

Why do I think it comes on in Baja Mode? I was pretty sure it did, maybe. I'll check in the morning. God am I old!!!!

 

[Mean Red GT]

Not that I've seen.
I'd settle for being able to turn on the rear camera when camera mode is active in drive (at 0mph)! There are plenty of times when I pull into the garage and I want to make sure I'm in the right spot but don't want to have to put it in reverse to check the camera, edge forward, go to reverse to check the camera again....
I know there are other solutions, but when I have 360' cameras, being able to click a quick button seems simple and fast.


There were some F150 FORScan edits I was going to look into when I had some time, in case anyone wanted to investigate and report back:

I tried this with Forscan with no luck at all.

 

[djp]

My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee had this and loved it. I drug the rear-cam icon to the main page of the infotainment system. I would use it all the time when towning to make sure things were still strapped down and all was well.

Camera when activated worked at ANY speed, it would auto shut off after 15 sec i think.

Would love to have this feature again!!!!

 

[FormerJeepJunkie]

I’ll just say it- the wranglers have it. It’s on the app screen. I do it all the time. The kids have a blast in car washes and such. I think Ford needs to take note.

 

[David H]

It was Friday night and I was returning home after bar time. Some clown started tailgating me. I'm talking nasty close tailgating. With that 35 inch tire taking up a big part of the rear window, I had a hard time keeping an eye on this cretin. Is there a hack that would allow me to turn on the rear camera whenever I wanted to? The thought of doing a "brake check" crossed my mind, but having waited this long, I didn't want to check my new ride into a body shop.
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My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee had this and loved it. I drug the rear-cam icon to the main page of the infotainment system. I would use it all the time when towning to make sure things were still strapped down and all was well.

Camera when activated worked at ANY speed, it would auto shut off after 15 sec i think.

Would love to have this feature again!!!!

this is what I want it for, really just to make sure my hitch or any cargo in my tray is secure.

I have to disagree with this statement.

I adjust the side view mirrors to cover the blind spots. When a vehicle is passing me on the left, for example, as it begins to disappear in my rearview mirror, I want it to begin to appear in the sideview mirror. I want it to be visible in the sideview until a portion of it is in my peripheral vision.

I cannot see ANY of my own vehicle in the sideview mirror...nor do I want to. I WANT to see other vehicles (or obstacles, in the case of backing) that may be in my blind spots.

I learned to adjust sideview mirrors this way when driving a tractor trailer for a living during a break in my aviation career. I KNOW where MY vehicle is...what is waiting for me in the blind spots?

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