The dreaded Front Parking Sensors Unavailable

[LA Lariat]

Two months ago I had the vehicle into the dealership for the front parking sensor unavailable message. A software update was done and the car performed flawlessly. Two weeks ago I go to start the car and bam it’s back but this time it only comes on, on the first start of the day and the first stop i.e. at a red light. It no longer continuously goes off each time you stop I am now on day two at the dealership waiting for further information. Anyone else had this issue?

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[Minh]

Two months ago I had the vehicle into the dealership for the front parking sensor unavailable message. A software update was done and the car performed flawlessly. Two weeks ago I go to start the car and bam it’s back but this time it only comes on, on the first start of the day and the first stop i.e. at a red light. It no longer continuously goes off each time you stop I am now on day two at the dealership waiting for further information. Anyone else had this issue?

Similar issue but instead of software update the sensor was replaced. I think it’s been a few months I got it done and the message appear a few times since. Didn’t take it back to dealership because needed a vehicle and last time took almost a week. If it happen frequently like initially I would have taken it back.

 

[Henry Ford]

Sounds like you need a new sensor to me. Was it raining when you got the message? My wife had a car that would give phantom alerts when it rained. The dealership replaced a sensor and it fixed the problem.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Two months ago I had the vehicle into the dealership for the front parking sensor unavailable message. A software update was done and the car performed flawlessly. Two weeks ago I go to start the car and bam it’s back but this time it only comes on, on the first start of the day and the first stop i.e. at a red light. It no longer continuously goes off each time you stop I am now on day two at the dealership waiting for further information. Anyone else had this issue?

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

 

[LA Lariat]

Sounds like you need a new sensor to me. Was it raining when you got the message? My wife had a car that would give phantom alerts when it rained. The dealership replaced a sensor and it fixed the problem.

wasn't raining and it lives in a closed garage

 

[LA Lariat]

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

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

DM Sent. Thank you.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Two months ago I had the vehicle into the dealership for the front parking sensor unavailable message. A software update was done and the car performed flawlessly. Two weeks ago I go to start the car and bam it’s back but this time it only comes on, on the first start of the day and the first stop i.e. at a red light. It no longer continuously goes off each time you stop I am now on day two at the dealership waiting for further information. Anyone else had this issue?

Hello! Send us a private message with your VIN and current mileage. Allow me to see what I can do to assist. Thanks!

 

[LA Lariat]

Hi guys need help my 2023 F150 lightning lariat has been back to the dealer four times for this same issue. It started day one as I drove it for the first time they have done software module downloads, but still no definitive fix and the problem still persists. The issue is mainly in the afternoon sun with direct sunlight and shadows every time I stop in traffic or every time we stop at a stop sign or stoplight very frustrating and now it’s been going on over a year. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. Heading back to the dealer on Monday. See below video

 

[GoodSam]

Seems your previous thread had suggestions of replacing sensors. Did the dealer try that? Wire harness? Recently someone reported corrosion on connectors for the front light bar LEDs wire harness connector.
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...aded-front-parking-sensors-unavailable.21715/
Intermittent problems are the worse to diagnose, but one would think that the Ford Diagnostic Repair and Service (FDRS), a web-based tool for vehicle diagnosis and repair, should help the Techs find the solution.

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