Factory rear camera install in car built with the dash display but no camera

jimmyducati · January 22, 2016, 07:10:21 PM

My SHO was built with the in dash display but does not have the rear camera option, just a cheap piece of plastic under the spoiler where the camera usually is. Does anyone know if I only need to buy the factory camera to install or will I need to run the wiring harness from the trunk all the way to the dash?

jtoddk98 · January 22, 2016, 08:22:36 PM

Didn't know that was possible. I though the SHO came standard with a backup cam

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jimmyducati · January 22, 2016, 08:50:36 PM

I must have the only one.. I may just take out all of the trunk carpeting to look for a camera wiring harness.. Anyone have a picture of what I may be looking for harness wise?

ZSHO · January 22, 2016, 09:17:15 PM

I will need to look for ya but are there any kind of camera settings on the screen,also did you try removing that cheap plastic by the spoiler to see whats inside there and try removing the carpet inside the trunk to check for a harness connector,those wires should lead to the BCM on the drivers side trunk area,here's the link for the camera. Z http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/taurus/ag1z19g490b/2010-year/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/electrical-cat/electrical-components-scat/?part_name=rear-camera

FoMoCoSHO · January 22, 2016, 10:35:02 PM

Quote from: jimmyducati on January 22, 2016, 07:10:21 PM
My SHO was built with the in dash display but does not have the rear camera option, just a cheap piece of plastic under the spoiler where the camera usually is. Does anyone know if I only need to buy the factory camera to install or will I need to run the wiring harness from the trunk all the way to the dash?

Have you looked at your build sheet?

Cars do come from the factory with missing or incorrect options from time to time.

jimmyducati · January 22, 2016, 10:55:53 PM

Just checked the window sticker and build sheet, no mention of a camera.. It has everything but PP and backup camera.

The carpet in the trunk on the inside of the lid is really on there good, I'll have to wait til I'm at home and have my tools to get it off and check for a harness.

No selections that I have ever found on sync that looks like it controls a camera.. Although I have never looked specifically for camera functions there

jtoddk98 · January 22, 2016, 11:36:11 PM

What year is your car?

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CL Donttry · January 22, 2016, 11:50:50 PM

I would take it to the dealer I'm pretty sure that all SHO's came standard with backup camera? Are you the original owner, maybe the previous owner either took it out and/or in accident?

SHOdded · January 23, 2016, 05:36:47 AM

In 2010, the Limited & SHO trims came with the backup (rear view) camera standard, per the brochure:
http://www.ford.com/services/assets/Brochure?make=Ford&model=Taurus&year=2010&postalCode=

pg 20

ZSHO · January 23, 2016, 06:51:46 AM

-MANU think it says (if equipped)both on the Owners manuel and brochure. Z

SHOdded · January 23, 2016, 06:56:44 AM

pg 20 of the brochure under LIMITED & SHO trim show the Rear View camera as standard. The Owner's Manual covers all trims, so they have to say IF EQUIPPED, which I find is kinda bogus for the owner.

ZSHO · January 23, 2016, 07:22:47 AM

Quote from: SHOdded on January 23, 2016, 06:56:44 AM
pg 20 of the brochure under LIMITED & SHO trim show the Rear View camera as standard. The Owner's Manual covers all trims, so they have to say IF EQUIPPED, which I find is kinda bogus for the owner.

You are correct because your da man,also the reverse sensing system came standard on the Limited only!! Btw getting hit by this storm at the moment,need to get some coffee so lets see how she does in the snow.lol Z

ZSHO · January 23, 2016, 08:23:31 AM

Here's the link for the harness for the back up camera if not supplied,also you will need to have it reprogrammed and calibrated at the dealer with IDS software in order for the guidelines to function properly while the vehicle is moving in reverse. Z http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3422097&cc=1445050&jnid=608&jpid=0
FORD 2010 TAURUS 3.5L V6 Turbocharged Electrical-Connector Back Up Camera Connector
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ZSHO · January 23, 2016, 04:15:23 PM

I just wanted to give an update and unfortunetly some models did not come with a rear camera that particular year,in order to add a camera its followed by a hefty price tag,not sure if its quite worth it. Z http://www.emeraldintegrations.com/ford-taurus-oem-rear-view-backup-camera-system.html

jimmyducati · January 23, 2016, 05:04:08 PM

ZSHO, the owners manual for the 2010 SHO specifically lists the back up camera as standard equipment... The website you listed just says it was an option on some models. I called the dealer I bought the car from and they suggested that I call back when service is open and ask to speak with the service manager. He didn't think it was a far fetched idea at all that the dealer might install the camera at no charge, "standard equipment is standard equipment" he said. Its obvious that this was a mistake on the assembly line, so with any luck I can get them to put it in for free! If not, ill just put it in myself and go to rock auto for parts.