Parking Sensors Fault

[Ajm97]

I've been getting this warning every start for several days. Initially thought it was because the sensors were dirty, but after a good wash and wipe and a couple of ignition cycles, the alert still pops up.

Anyone else encounter this?
Easy fix?

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[Lucky Larry]

i have had a similar problem recently with the message "front parking sensors are not available" We have had a lot of slush on the roads recently which freezes on the vehicle while driving blocking the sensors with ice. I was able to fix this error by cleaning the sensors with isopropyl alcohol and then going back and putting a small amount alcohol on the sensor with a syringe, this seemed to work well to clear the ice and error message.

 

[Heliian]

Are you starting inside a small garage or close to an object?

 

[Ajm97]

@Heliian in th morning, yes, from in the garage (but I've had the truck for over a year without that issue) but after work it's outside in a parking lot.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I've been getting this warning every start for several days. Initially thought it was because the sensors were dirty, but after a good wash and wipe and a couple of ignition cycles, the alert still pops up.

Anyone else encounter this?
Easy fix?

Hi there! Go ahead and send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer, and I’ll look into this parking sensor concern. Thanks!

 

[dkrueger]

I've been getting this warning every start for several days. Initially thought it was because the sensors were dirty, but after a good wash and wipe and a couple of ignition cycles, the alert still pops up.

Anyone else encounter this?
Easy fix?

This is a known issue. I bought my 2023 in early January and the sales person told me this was an issue and that Ford would have an update to fix it. I brought it in for service twice and they installed updates that fixed it. Take it back to your dealer and ask them to update.

 

[2wheeltraveler]

I've started seeing about once a week lately (maybe 5 total), not clear if there is a pattern, but it's rare and hadn't happened in the previous 24k miles.

 

[maineiah]

Exact same issue here. Started happening after an ice storm that the truck was parked in. Not sure if that kicked it off or not. Regardless, dealer bound.

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[Ajm97]

Exact same issue here. Started happening after an ice storm that the truck was parked in. Not sure if that kicked it off or not. Regardless, dealer bound.

PS excellent range

I think mine started driving through some crappy winter conditions too... Which is why I thought it was just covered sensors...

Im booked in a couple days, I'll update what they find/ do...

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Exact same issue here. Started happening after an ice storm that the truck was parked in. Not sure if that kicked it off or not. Regardless, dealer bound.

PS excellent range

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

 

[maineiah]

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

Will do! Thanks for the help!

 

[Mike G]

Ya know...there's a whole other thread on this that has the TSB reference in it.

 

[maineiah]

Ya know...there's a whole other thread on this that has the TSB reference in it.

different issue I think.

 

[Ajm97]

Mine turned out to be a corroded wire running to one of the sensors.

 

[maineiah]

I think mine started driving through some crappy winter conditions too... Which is why I thought it was just covered sensors...

Im booked in a couple days, I'll update what they find/ do...

Any luck? I haven't been able to get over to the dealer yet...

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