Ford Truck Back-Up Camera Install (Tailgate Handle) 

Installing a reverse camera and subs to my 2010 sporttrac. Couldn’t for the life of me find a good spot to get the video wire into the cab. Was really trying to avoid going through the firewall to save cord length but seeing as that’s what you did I think I’ll end up doing that as well. Seems to be the easiest route. Hopefully I can find another good entry point for my subs power wire as that grommet won’t have enough space for both. Thanks for the video!

If you remove the latch rod clips, they should usually be replaced. This is the green clips when it says you don't need to do this. These are available new from Dorman HELP! line in most parts stores. He didn't directly explain it in the video , but you don't need to release the latch rod clips. You can simply unbolt the handle assembly and drop it out. This will leave the latch mechanism in place so there is no need to adjust it, which is the cheap & quick method. The "working on my own truck and keeping it forever" method is to have the clips on hand and replace them since they are cheap plastic pieces. While I am in there and they are easy to reach, I will replace the clips.

Looking to do a similar install, thanks for detailing what you found. I was glad to see you solder the wires - too many people twist and use a wire nut. That works until it meets water and time will rust / corrode it out. Even better is to slide some heat shrink tubing over the wires before you solder, then heat it up and let it make a real tight seal. Better than electrical tape in my opinion.

Very nice video. It is not to long or too detailed. It shows people everything they will be getting into before they start on such a project. Even the music is tolerable. I've been using a DIY license plate camera on my F150 hooked up to a headrest type DVD monitor. It's great for lining up my trailer hitch in the left right direction but not so great for seeing where I am front-to-back. I've been thinking about how to mount it near the top of the tailgate without cutting any holes in the painted part of the tailgate. Mounting it, or another camera, in the handle might work.

Listen, don't be dog bark bashing. You need to plan your vids around the barking dogs schedule. If you don't, I will contact Sarah Mclachlan and she will charge you $29.99 a month and she will make all of your radio stations and CDs play that In the Arms of an Angel song in continuous loop. Oh and the ASPCA Gestapo will come and tazer you. All seriousness aside lol, that was a good and informative video. Time for me to do the same project.

There is a hole under the driver side to put a wire from the radio to the frame. A bit of research would have saved you 454 hours…

I’ve bought 4 cameras with this tailgate handle and every single one is too small. Even the exact camera and handle from his links lol

Be aware my 2012 lariat has a handle that matches the paint. The one I ordered is just matte plastic.

Thanks for the video ! I am about to install the camera and this should save me much time and gnashing of teeth. 👍🏻

I have a boss double din radio. Installation went great, because I watched your video. However, having trouble connecting the backup camera due to canbus. Do you have any recommendations for wire harnesses that use a canbus? I’ve been trying to find some at Amazon but none make sense for my 2007 Sports trac. Can you provide a wire harness using the canbus?

A set of glow rods at home Depot will cost you around $40 and make pulling that wire a lot easier.

Ford did use the same handle

I missed what you did to make it disconnect-able if someone needs to remove the tailgate.

If it's not your dog and you can hear it inside ?? That's a breach of peace !!!!

I was gonna buy the camera and handle separate but decided to buy the whole unit

Hey man, Great Video been looking to do the same thing to my 2007 Sport Trac. Do you mind me asking what year is your Sport Trac and what Radio (Manufacturer and Model) is that?

great idea

Did you cut into a grommet? Sounds like you said you didn't, but in the video, it looks like you did.

Lock solenoid? Looks like a manual lock to me?

Thanks for sharing!

I can’t find the video where you show how to connect the red wire. Can you tag me in it or something? Thanks

Good job

Did you power the camera of the reverse lights or something else.

When is your garage sale?

GRACIAS BRO! yo mismo he instalado la cámara. Sin duda, me quedo mejor jaja

Got a question on your stereo install. What dash kit did you use to hook the stereo up to the factory bolt spots. I have an 04 F150 and bought a similar stereo but cant find an aftermarket dash kit that will fit the stereo properly into place.

Was watching your install .And I see I happened to purchase the same radio as u. How do u like the unit?

what head unit?

You didn't have to remove or disconnect the tailgate linkage, Dude!!! Bad advice.

You do not have to do this?

I have issues getting it too work.

If you put your tall gate down it would be looking at the floor

Where did you get your touch screen deck?

What year is that esport track? I have a 2008 and Amazon says that the part doesn't fit my truck?

Can you use any ground or has to be the ground on the reverse light

How has that head unit held up?

Painful to watch 🤦‍♂️

Buy the handle with the camera, much easier and cheaper

Also, you turned a 20 minute job into 3 hours!