backup warning sensors
My 2018 F150 Lariat has the sensors in the tail lights for backup and what ever else they do. When ever it rains, or gets wet then freezes, they will sound off as if there is something behind me. Eventually, they will stop doing that after they heat up, I guess. Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, have you cured it?
I have had that happen 2-3 times in 5 years. Only happens when it is quite cold out. No solution other than park in the garage and it goes away.
Last edited by Totem76; Nov 27, 2025 at 08:04 AM.
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The backup sensors are the little round things in the bumper. Moisture infiltration is a common cause of this type of problem. The first thing I would try is to get underneath and clean the connectors with DeOxit and apply some dielectric grease before reconnecting. I've not run into this with my current truck but the 2015 I owned previously would run into this along with false trailer disconnects from the 7-pin which stopped after I eliminated moisture getting into the connectors.











