Rear Bumper Sensors and Bike Racks - Beeping Nuisance

[TheShu]

Folks,
I've seen references to this issue in other threads, but havent seen a definative fix yet.

I have a 22 Black Diamond with the Mid & Tow Packages. I'm also a cyclist and have added a bike rack to the back (Kaut Pivot 2 with a 1Up HD). As such, the truck starts alarming and beeping every time I put it in reverse. Yes, There is an option to mute the alert, but 1) that option takes 2 seconds to show up on the touch screen and 2) I have to "set" the mute every bloody time I restart the truck.

I dont mind the blocked rear-view camera, as I never use it anyways, but the beeping is fairly annoying. There are no settings I can find that kill the option, as I have all the park aid/reverse assist stuff turned off that I can (seems like "cross traffic alert" turns back on every time truck is restarted). I havent just physically disconnected the sensors in the bumper yet, but am betting that will turn into a whole new set of errors and beeping annoyances.

Know I'm not the only Bronco driver out there with a bike rack, how are people getting around this?

TheShu

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[mbagne]

I had a Ford Flex that allowed for navigation using the on-screen menu, where there was a setting to disable the rear sensors, specifically for when using the tow package. Check the manual or fiddle with the menu to find it . . . it is probably there.

 

[TheShu]

Nope... Literally every rear assist/park assist (as well as lane keep assist, pre collision assist, parking assist and every thing else I cound find) is off. I dont see any menu options specific to towing. The cross traffic alert seems to turn back on while the rest of the nanny/assists stay off, guessing that may be what is triggering.

Additionally, the ford dealer couldnt figure out a fix either.

I was hoping for a forscan fix, but that doesnt seem to be on the list of modifications found either.

 

[Tortuga353]

You have to take it to the dealer for an instrument panel software update. TSB 22-2038.

Once the customer receives the new Instrument Panel software, they can use the center touchscreen to access Features > Driver Assistance > Parking Aid Sensors to deactivate or activate front and/or rear sensor alerts. This should remain in that state until it’s changed again by the customer

I had to argue and take it to the dealer three times before they finally fixed it.

 

[Mybbackpacker]

So, I have the same issue and it is really annoying. I disabled every sensor in the menu and it still beeps with my bike rack on there. Not sure what the point of having the the ability to disable them if it does nothing. There is a physical button on the dash to disble it, but that is only affective until you turn off the ignition and then you have to hit it again. My bike rack only comes off in the winter or if I am towing

 

[Mybbackpacker]

You have to take it to the dealer for an instrument panel software update. TSB 22-2038.


I had to argue and take it to the dealer three times before they finally fixed it.

I have those options, but as far as I can tell they don’t do a dang thing other than show toggled on or off.

 

[Mybbackpacker]

So, I have the same issue and it is really annoying. I disabled every sensor in the menu and it still beeps with my bike rack on there. Not sure what the point of having the the ability to disable them if it does nothing. There is a physical button on the dash to disble it, but that is only affective until you turn off the ignition and then you have to hit it again. My bike rack only comes off in the winter or if I am towing.

To clarify this is not an issue when towing.

 

[Mybbackpacker]

After reading another thread it looks like that the options are there for many, but do not work until after the aforementioned update. Guess I will be making a trip to the dealer.

 

[Tortuga353]

Correct

After reading another thread it looks like that the options are there for many, but do not work until after the aforementioned update. Guess I will be making a trip to the dealer.

 

[lakesinai]

Folks,
I've seen references to this issue in other threads, but havent seen a definative fix yet.

I have a 22 Black Diamond with the Mid & Tow Packages. I'm also a cyclist and have added a bike rack to the back (Kaut Pivot 2 with a 1Up HD). As such, the truck starts alarming and beeping every time I put it in reverse. Yes, There is an option to mute the alert, but 1) that option takes 2 seconds to show up on the touch screen and 2) I have to "set" the mute every bloody time I restart the truck.

I dont mind the blocked rear-view camera, as I never use it anyways, but the beeping is fairly annoying. There are no settings I can find that kill the option, as I have all the park aid/reverse assist stuff turned off that I can (seems like "cross traffic alert" turns back on every time truck is restarted). I havent just physically disconnected the sensors in the bumper yet, but am betting that will turn into a whole new set of errors and beeping annoyances.

Know I'm not the only Bronco driver out there with a bike rack, how are people getting around this?

TheShu

I just live with it. I take the bike rack on and off, but the Pivot extending/swing away is fairly permanent.

 

[Bonnie6G]

You have to take it to the dealer for an instrument panel software update. TSB 22-2038.


I had to argue and take it to the dealer three times before they finally fixed it.

Do you have any more details on this update. As in, what should I ask of my dealer to have them understand what I want? Maybe a software version number or specific code add-in?

 

[Blaven]

Do you have any more details on this update. As in, what should I ask of my dealer to have them understand what I want? Maybe a software version number or specific code add-in?

Just telling them that TSB should suffice if they know what they are doing.

 

[F OR D]

Folks,
I've seen references to this issue in other threads, but havent seen a definative fix yet.

I have a 22 Black Diamond with the Mid & Tow Packages. I'm also a cyclist and have added a bike rack to the back (Kaut Pivot 2 with a 1Up HD). As such, the truck starts alarming and beeping every time I put it in reverse. Yes, There is an option to mute the alert, but 1) that option takes 2 seconds to show up on the touch screen and 2) I have to "set" the mute every bloody time I restart the truck.

I dont mind the blocked rear-view camera, as I never use it anyways, but the beeping is fairly annoying. There are no settings I can find that kill the option, as I have all the park aid/reverse assist stuff turned off that I can (seems like "cross traffic alert" turns back on every time truck is restarted). I havent just physically disconnected the sensors in the bumper yet, but am betting that will turn into a whole new set of errors and beeping annoyances.

Know I'm not the only Bronco driver out there with a bike rack, how are people getting around this?

TheShu

same issue, i can disable the alert when backing up.

i am wondering if i do i tire relocation kit and move it up 2-3" would that help vision. right now the 1up blocks half the view.

 

[FATHORSE]

Folks,
I've seen references to this issue in other threads, but havent seen a definative fix yet.

I have a 22 Black Diamond with the Mid & Tow Packages. I'm also a cyclist and have added a bike rack to the back (Kaut Pivot 2 with a 1Up HD). As such, the truck starts alarming and beeping every time I put it in reverse. Yes, There is an option to mute the alert, but 1) that option takes 2 seconds to show up on the touch screen and 2) I have to "set" the mute every bloody time I restart the truck.

I dont mind the blocked rear-view camera, as I never use it anyways, but the beeping is fairly annoying. There are no settings I can find that kill the option, as I have all the park aid/reverse assist stuff turned off that I can (seems like "cross traffic alert" turns back on every time truck is restarted). I havent just physically disconnected the sensors in the bumper yet, but am betting that will turn into a whole new set of errors and beeping annoyances.

Know I'm not the only Bronco driver out there with a bike rack, how are people getting around this?

TheShu

can you post a picture of your setup please. I am just starting to do bike rack research. Would help to see what your dealing with.

 

[Fmuguira]

Can you plug in a ‘dummy tow plug’ that the vehicle might acknowledge as if you re actually towing? That might at least keep it from beeping madly !!

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