Some Observations after getting the rear camera recall done

[Mr Mike]

I have a 2024 maverick XL CG and have had no problems with the backup camera. Should I take in anyway?

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[icegradner]

Is it still Sync 2.5 or was it upgraded to Sync 3?
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/sync/getting-started-with-sync/what-sync-version-do-i-have/

Not sure how that would work, the XL and XLT don't have sync, the software is called Connected Touch Radio according to Ford. Sync 3 isn't just software, but also hardware.

Pictured is Ford's sync information for my 2022 XLT, which you can also look up online for your own truck. If a vehicle has sync it shows the last known installed version. In the case of the XL and XLT for 22-24 there is no sync of any type installed.

 

[CurtisB]

Great news on things running smoother and a brighter screen. Now for the $64,000 question, is your backup camera image more stable now?

These were much needed software updates that Ford NEVER would have spent the time and money to do with Uncle Sugar on their ass. Excellent.

Uncle Sugar........lol!

 

[DryHeat]

These were much needed software updates that Ford NEVER would have spent the time and money to do with Uncle Sugar on their ass. Excellent.

Kind of confused by this.

Did you mean "without Uncle Sugar on their ass?"

 

[Bob The Builder]

Kind of confused by this.

Did you mean "without Uncle Sugar on their ass?"

Yes.

 

[Benilla]

I have a 2024 maverick XL CG and have had no problems with the backup camera. Should I take in anyway?

Yes, you get many more benefits than just fixing the camera. My camera had 0 problems but I took it in anyway and was pleasantly surprised by the other fixes

 

[scyntaxx]

I read somewhere that the issues we faced with the infotainment unit were due to memory leaks in the software. Fixing those memory leaks should free up a lot of ram

- Android Auto / Spotify runs a lot smoother. It's almost like there's more RAM available after the update for these programs to connect faster and run better.
- It reset my seatbell chime, now I have to re-do it
- Some people said it reset the backup cam setting to a 2-3 second delay if you previously had it set to no delay
- The infotainment screen is much brighter

I read somewhere that the issues we faced with the infotainment unit were due to memory leaks in the software. Fixing those memory leaks should free up a lot of ram.

 

[Timothyd]

- Android Auto / Spotify runs a lot smoother. It's almost like there's more RAM available after the update for these programs to connect faster and run better.
- It reset my seatbell chime, now I have to re-do it
- Some people said it reset the backup cam setting to a 2-3 second delay if you previously had it set to no delay
- The infotainment screen is much brighter

Thanks, this helps a little. This is the only recall I have and I've been putting it off because I have no issues and don't want any.

 

[CurtisB]

Monday morning, March 31st, I have a date with the dealership to get this done. I haven't seen my screen freeze or stutter when backing up. I will let you know if the recall makes the screen brighter or sharper. My dealer said they can't do the recall via mobile truck. Also, they said it might take 3 hours. Looking forward to this............

 

[Benilla]

I read somewhere that the issues we faced with the infotainment unit were due to memory leaks in the software. Fixing those memory leaks should free up a lot of ram.

That makes a lot of sense why the infotainment system performs a lot better. I'm pretty stoked they made the screen brighter right before summer b/c it was a little dim for a really sunny day.. not anymore

 

[Walter56]

Why would anyone ever want a delay on the camera?

It's actually delay off. I guess if you thought you left something on the bumper you could watch it roll down the street behind you?

 

[Billy2mav]

I got my wife's and my maverick backup camera recall done today and also noticed the screen was brighter.

 

[CD_SM]

It's actually delay off. I guess if you thought you left something on the bumper you could watch it roll down the street behind you?

Its nice if you back in to a spot a bit crooked and then want to straighten up by pulling forward and backing back in. Also for aiming for a trailer.

 

[Jschwartz74]

Version after camera fix

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Thanks, this helps a little. This is the only recall I have and I've been putting it off because I have no issues and don't want any.

Your Infotainment System should run more smoothly, post Update.

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