Rear bumper warning sensors? - The Ford Focus Forum

**SVT2RS** · 06-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Has anyone ever added this to their focus? Weren't these available for European models at some point? Do you think it's possible to add them from another Ford vehicle?

**SVT3658** · 06-22-2009, 07:41 PM

Probably, but it might be kind of hard to add it from another Ford. I know in my parents' Expedition it's intertwined with the car's ecu. But all it really would take is the sensors, some sort of computer-thing to turn the system on and monitor/calculate the distance the car is from the object and alert accordingly, and a speaker. Hell, you might even be able to wire it into the door-open chimer if you can find it lol.

But my only question is why? The Focus isn't a very big car and is easy to see out of, and I think those sensors are fugly. Plus your car is beautiful and having them, I think, would detract from the car immensely.

**LornesBored** · 06-23-2009, 01:26 AM

oh you are talking about parking sensors.

thats gonna be one large job if you really want to do that, I would avoid it.

**Dan-O** · 06-23-2009, 03:13 PM

There are aftermarket kits that work great.
I had a set in my wife's mini-van and it saved our bumper and our kid's bike's many a time.
I thought about a front set too to spare my Roush bumper from bitting the curb when less than careful people drive it.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 06-23-2009, 03:43 PM

You can buy a back up camera that has a proximity sensor with it as well.

My dad has one for his Expedition to assist in hooking up his enclosed car trailer when he's alone. He said it was one of the best investments he's made in his tow rig.

**Lancer211** · 06-23-2009, 04:52 PM

Backup camera's a nice idea. Might be kinda outta proportion on a Focus, though.

**Travisf50** · 07-02-2009, 12:50 PM

What's the point? It's like driving a golf cart.

**SVT2RS** · 07-02-2009, 01:07 PM

b/c mods are fun? /shrug

**Dan-O** · 07-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travisf50

What's the point? It's like driving a golf cart.

Parking aid
Because of that one time you don't look behind your car and the kids left their big wheel in the driveway....
Or even when that little toddler breaks away from Mom or Dad and runs off in the parking lot behind you.

It's a nice safety device.

**Travisf50** · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

Kids should be locked in a closet. Mine are and they're 12 and 9. I thought everyone knew that.

**LornesBored** · 07-02-2009, 10:03 PM

^^

child services much?

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LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Van, BC, Canada Posts: 9,192	Re: Rear bumper warning sensors? oh you are talking about parking sensors. thats gonna be one large job if you really want to do that, I would avoid it.

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Dan-O TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morrisville, NY Posts: 527	Re: Rear bumper warning sensors? There are aftermarket kits that work great. I had a set in my wife's mini-van and it saved our bumper and our kid's bike's many a time. I thought about a front set too to spare my Roush bumper from bitting the curb when less than careful people drive it.

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