It is probably obvious to everyone else, but it isn't to me, so what the hell is the reverse sensing system? Someone please explain it to me. Thanks.

 

Sensors in the bumper (I believe) tell you how close you are to an object while you're backing up by beeping at you. The closer you get, the faster it beeps.

 

is it just something you hear inside the truck or does it make noise outside?

from the way you describe it, it sounds annoying to me.

 

I don't think it's annoying at all. It's actually a very nice feature, IMO, and you'll definately need it and some point.

There are sensors (4, I believe) on the rear bumber. When you begin to get close to an object (about 5 or 6 feet away), it begins to beep. As you get closer to the object, the beeps become more rapid... when you hear a steady beep, too late... you've hit it. It's heard in the vehicle only and can be turned off by the press of a button on the dash (just above the center console and ash tray). It's only deactivated one press at a time.. meaning, the next time you shift into reverse it becomes active again.

Also, another neat feature... if the radio is on when the beeps begin, the volume will lower until the beeps stop... then volume resumes to the level it was previously set for.

 

It's supposed to go to a solid beep at 1 foot from the object. Whether it does in real life is something I hope to soon find out, gonna order my truck tomorrow

 

Ordering TOMORROW....you won't be finding out too soon...lol

 

Yea, that's about right. Steady beep @ 1ft, or so. I just usually avoid the solid beep...

 

"Soon" is a relative term, I've been wanting a F150 for over a year

 

Well here's my next question then, can it be added by the dealer when the truck arrives? I ordered mine without the reverse sensing system, but I may want to add it later.

 

You got the tow package without the reverse sensing system?... or did you get the tow package, at all? Since you just ordered your truck, I would recommend calling your dealer and adding it to the order.... well worth $285.

 

yeah, i got the tow package without the reverse sensing system. i'll call him i think.

 

I noticed something interesting yesterday. I had the stereo cranked up and was backing into a parking spot. When the reverse sensing kicked on it automatically turned down the stereo volume so I could hear the beep. When I put the tranny into Park the volume went back up.

 

Yes. That is its cute little trick.

 

It cannot be added at the dealer as it is intergated into the vehicle systems. The beeping occurs within the vehicle and the radio volume decreases when you backup.

My post from another thread regarding this system.

My wife has the system on her 03 Expedition. Works really good. Actually senses a little to the sides as well. So it starts going off as you back out of the garage. Anyway, system does start beeping about 6 feet from object. The beeping frequency increases the closer you get to the object and becomes a solid beep around 1 foot from the object. Once you get used to the change in tones you can get out of some tighter spots than you would try without it. I think enough of it that I ordered it on my truck.

BTW, it also will help prevent parking lot accidents where you and the person across from you back out at the same time and your looking down the lane to make sure you don't get T-boned.