Why don't OEMs offer dashcam options?

[Scott Asheville]

I see so many threads about dashcams, and dashcam installs gone wrong. Makes me wonder why the heck OEMs don't offer dashcams as an option. I mean, it's another way to make money, right?

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[OleFordGuy]

Pretty sure ford does via their dealer installed option, see ford accessories web site. Probably not profitable as factory install/assembly line process

 

[TJ2023]

I think it won't be long until they are factory options. I have been wanting one, but haven't been able to decided the best option for me yet.

 

[Robber's Roost]

Pretty sure Tesla integrates this from the factory.

 

[hdave]

I think its because they are problematic to design and integrate seamlessly.
If/when something goes wrong, the factory warranty will have to cover it and it's likely not worth the effort just yet.

Tesla does it, but they focus heavily on data collection for self-driving, so having the built in dash cam is a byproduct of that.

Factory installed option is a good middle-ground for now because its still a standalone unit that is not integrated, and is simpler to support.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Our Mavericks already have 2 mounted cameras, forward and back.
Why couldn't they also record as dash cams?
I wonder how hard it would be to integrate it into a stored video system.
I would even accept one that took an SD card.
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GB
Seems simple to me.

 

[HiFi Joe]

I see so many threads about dashcams, and dashcam installs gone wrong. Makes me wonder why the heck OEMs don't offer dashcams as an option. I mean, it's another way to make money, right?

I’ve installed a Wolfbox dash (and rear) cam. Easy install, replaces the rear view mirror, around $100 on Amazon.

 

[todd92]

Why not just some RJ11 power outlets near the mirror?

 

[BrothrFree]

Here is a link to the Ford Accessories website:

https://accessories.ford.com/dashcam?facet=facets.100509.value.raw:"Ford_Maverick_2023"

I don't see any installation instructions which leads me to believe they want us to order from them but have a dealer install. They show delivery to the dealer is free, and there is a $96 installation fee you can seect when ordering.

 

[MetalsGeek]

For all the marketing hot air about being "hackable", I never see anything substantive. There should be a switched accessory power connector in the dash just like the one in the bed. I would be ecstatic if Ford would provide a switched power point up by the mirror and a cable conduit over the headliner (for a rear-facing camera), and would cheerfully pay $100 for this $2 feature. A few 1/4-20 threaded sockets here and there (for a RAM Mount ball) would be heavenly, but now I'm REALLY dreaming.

 

[AF Blue]

I see so many threads about dashcams, and dashcam installs gone wrong. Makes me wonder why the heck OEMs don't offer dashcams as an option. I mean, it's another way to make money, right?

Aftermarket tends to offer a variety of better options at a lower cost.
Ford Accessories site seems to offer Thinkware products.
Most are 1080p ... the 4k offering is $699.

Why not just some RJ11 power outlets near the mirror?

You mean like an "upfitter" option .. like switches and wiring they offer in other Ford Trucks/Vans?
Makes sense to me.

Honestly just a simple racetrack from front windshied through headliner to rear window would have been nice ... could use whatever wire with whatever ends you want.

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