Ford Trailer Camera, TPMS, Yaw Kit Installation! DIY Instructions & Part # Numbers

[Yellow Buddy]

Will it work?
TBD...
Edit: Yes, it works!

Step 1: Check and confirm the truck is setup for the camera.
- Check center screen camera to see if trailer camera is enabled. Blue screen = enabled.

- Check for 12 blade connector. This was on a 2022 build w/ Max Tow & Tow Tech.

Step 2: Order parts. I used Full Kit Part# LC3Z-1A189-A. The LC3Z kits are for a F-250, but it worked just fine. There's also part numbers for the F-150 specific and will start with ML3Z. The part number is the same "1A189" It's just ML3Z vs LC3Z to indicate F-150 vs F-250. So ML3Z-1A189-A is the exact same kit with a different part number.

The last letter will dictate whether it's TPMS only, Camera only, TPMS+Camera, or Yaw Sensor or not. The plug replacement is the same for all of them, only the harness and accompanying modules differs. My "A" kit accommodates all of the modules and included everything but the yaw sensor (aka w/ Pro Backup Assist)

"A" is Cam + TPMS w/ Yaw Prep
"B" is TPMS w/ Yaw Prep
"C" is Cam w/ Yaw Prep
"D" is Cam + TPMS w/o Yaw Prep
"E" is TPMS w/o yaw Prep
"F" is Cam w/o yaw Prep

Step 3: Disconnect the 12 pin connector from the holder and release the 7/4 pin connector from the bumper.


Step 4: Disconnect the 7/4 pin connector from the wiring harness, connect the new included connector for 7 pin / aux connector, and push it back into the bumper.


Step 5: Connect the 12 pin connector to the new 7 pin/aux connector and check to ensure a tight fit.


Step 6: Plug in the camera.


Step 7: Climb into the truck and confirm everything is operational. Continue running and positioning your camera onto your trailer of choice.


Total install time (excluding trailer install) is less than 15 minutes.
- No tools were required.
- The spare does NOT need to be dropped.
- No programming needed.

Apologies about the video quality, I'm not a content creator. Just be happy I even figured out how to upload it...

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[TaxmanHog]

WATCHING, I've considered doing this with my race bike trailer.

 

[ctuan13]

Will it work?

TBD...

Info so far..
Step 1: Checked for 12 blade connector, confirmed a 2022 build w/Max Tow & Tow Tech has the 12 blade.
Step 2: ....Make post without any real details.
Step 3: [Projected] Success, update post with installation details.

Full Kit Part# LC3Z-1A189-A

Following as well, I wanna install this on my teardrop camper!

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I didn't have a ton of time this morning, but took about 5 minutes to do some checks before I set off on a full install.

Good news, it works!! At least the camera portion. Still need to test the TPMS and yaw sensor - still need to buy the yaw sensor too.

I'll update the original post with some cleaned up info at a later date but here's a picture of a it temporarily rigged for testing.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Updated, it took longer to upload the videos than it did to install it...

 

[The Weatherman]

Having a hard time fixing in mind where this connection is being made.

Any chance we can get another photo taken further away that shows the whole bumper center section.

Thanks either way.

 

[ctuan13]

I didn't have a ton of time this morning, but took about 5 minutes to do some checks before I set off on a full install.

Good news, it works!! At least the camera portion. Still need to test the TPMS and yaw sensor - still need to buy the yaw sensor too.

I'll update the original post with some cleaned up info at a later date but here's a picture of a it temporarily rigged for testing.

That is great news! Honestly, for my needs I'd be happy with just the camera. If any of the other stuff works, that'd just be icing on top.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

That is great news! Honestly, for my needs I'd be happy with just the camera. If any of the other stuff works, that'd just be icing on top.

The camera only kit is even cheaper! I don't remember the letter for that one but I think it was half the price of the one with everything. In hindsight, we really don't need the YAW sensor since we have the ability to use the stickers and I could've saved a couple of bucks. All I really wanted was the TPMS and the camera.

Having a hard time fixing in mind where this connection is being made.

Any chance we can get another photo taken further away that shows the whole bumper center section.

Thanks either way.

Ask and you shall receive. You'll see the hitch and spare and hopefully that will help orient you. You'll want to be on the drivers side. If you don't see orange electrical tape, you're likely on the wrong side of the truck.

Another point of reference. Facing the truck, just locate the 7 pin connector (left of the license plate) the plugs are directly behind there.

 

[ctuan13]

The camera only kit is even cheaper! I don't remember the letter for that one but I think it was half the price of the one with everything. In hindsight, we really don't need the YAW sensor since we have the ability to use the stickers and I could've saved a couple of bucks. All I really wanted was the TPMS and the camera.



Ask and you shall receive. You'll see the hitch and spare and hopefully that will help orient you. You'll want to be on the drivers side. If you don't see orange electrical tape, you're likely on the wrong side of the truck.

Another point of reference. Facing the truck, just locate the 7 pin connector (left of the license plate) the plugs are directly behind there.

I just saw your updated post and watched all the videos. This is great, exactly what I've been looking for! I know you said the camera only kits are even cheaper, do you happen to know the part number for the camera only kit?

Thanks again for starting this thread and updating us!

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I just saw your updated post and watched all the videos. This is great, exactly what I've been looking for! I know you said the camera only kits are even cheaper, do you happen to know the part number for the camera only kit?

Thanks again for starting this thread and updating us!

There's F150 specific kits, but they seem to be on backorder or just generally harder to find. The F-250 Kits seem to be readily accessible, especially on eBay.

The "F" kit is the camera only kit that you're looking for.

"A" is Cam + TPMS w/ Yaw Prep
"B" is TPMS w/ Yaw Prep
"C" is Cam w/ Yaw Prep
"D" is Cam + TPMS w/o Yaw Prep
"E" is TPMS w/o yaw Prep
"F" is Cam w/o yaw Prep

For reference the F-150 specific part number is ML3Z-1A189-F. The part number is the same being "1A189" and the lettering schemes are the same to indicate which kit. It's just the first 3 digits of LC3 vs ML3 that are different that differs for F-150 vs F-250. Either kit will work with our truck, I used the F-250 kit myself (LC3Z-1A189-A) as I was able to source it for half the price of the F-150 kit.

I'll add these to the main post as well.

 

[bryansocko]

Would HU5T 14A624-BB be the correct part for the truck to change out the 7/4 pin connector to 7/12 connector for the camera?

Or is it HU5Z-14489-B?

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Would HU5T 14A624-BB be the correct part for the truck to change out the 7/4 pin connector to 7/12 connector for the camera?

Or is it HU5Z-14489-B?

According to Ford parts sites..

HU5Z-14489-B is the current part number and supersedes HU5T-14A624-BB, HU5T14A624BB, HU5Z14489B. It says it fits the F250 from 2020-2025 so it should theoretically work since the kit I used is also from a F250.

That said, I haven’t looked at this specific part so I can’t say certain. But it is likely to be one and the same.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Just a little more to add..I wasn't willing to drill into the exterior of my travel trailer. I didn't want to create a potential for water intrusion nor did I want there to be holes if I sold the trailer and wanted to take the setup with me, so I ended up rigging my camera up to my spare tire.

1) Purchased a Wall Mount Trailer Spare Tire Mount for Utility Trailer for the bracket. It's a tight fit for a 4.5" wheel stud spacing, and should be no problem for anything further. For $6 it was a good starting point that required very little modification. I ended up drilling it so I could get all 3 screws in, but you can install it with less if you wanted.

I ended up putting this over top the existing bracket that held the spare and tightening it down with the existing lug.

I also had a soft tire cover, so I ended up doing the following:

2) Purchased 1" Curtain Grommets. $3 from a local curtain store instead of from Amazon. 1.5" grommet if you don't want to modify, but it'll be loose. I went with a 1" and used a drum sander on my drill to hollow it out just a tad. That allowed it to have a snug fit over the camera hole and helped to hold it.

Then it was just a matter of cinching it down for a nice neat look. Yes, I could've just bought a cover with a hole, but most of those holes are 2.5" and way too big for our cameras. Since mine already had the cover it was worth the $10 to modify it.

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