2023 Ford F-350 SD driver assistance complaints

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Driver assistance · CA

I have an F350 Dually that we use to tow on a regular basis. It is designed to be able to run a 5th wheel or gooseneck, which means the rear tailgate needs to be removed. When you remove the tailgate, none of the cameras on the vehicle work anymore. it would make sense if all cameras but the one on the tailgate would still work (since that one is no longer on the vehicle). But literally all the cameras, front, sides, and load watching, all become disabled even though they are still on the vehicle. If there was a safety recall on the wrong screen showing up on the backup camera... I would imagine this is an even bigger safety concern not having cameras at all. Especially the load checking camera by the third breaklight. That camera could be very invaluable for safe hauling practices to be able to continually check and have eyes on your load. And having the side view cameras available while towing is also a VERY valuable safety feature for getting through tight places such as gas stations or toll plazas. Dodge cameras all still work when the tail gate is removed. And, I believe previous years of the F250 and 350 all still work when you remove the tailgate. This seems like a major oversight on the 2023 F350s that could be a major safety concern. It is a well known problem on the forums/internet... curious why it hasn't been fixed yet or deemed a recall issue. Hopefully the federal safety agency can help the consumers with this problem. <3 Thank you for your consideration!