Using existing cameras as dashcams

[Rage866]

Anyone know if there is a way to use the truck’s built in cameras as a dash cam? There is a third party app called DashCam that says I need the device in the picture.

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[mr.Magoo]

There is no way to do it.

......aaaaaand que the 100 posts how it's easy and technically possible since the truck has all the cameras, just look at Rivian, Tesla and all the others. FORD engineers are idiots, bla bla bla


We've been over this like a 100 times already, and unfortunately, the answer is still No!

 

[bmwhitetx]

Nope. Been asked dozens of times. FYI, some other dead horse topics here.

 

[daczone]

Anyone know if there is a way to use the truck’s built in cameras as a dash cam? There is a third party app called DashCam that says I need the device in the picture.

Looks like a Ford Branded dashcam. Yes the Lightning camera recording/security is just another missed oportunity on Ford's part. I just looked up that device it's a 1080p camera using a Sony Sensor. Pretty much.... 2011 technology. 4k dashcam technology has been here since 2018 and 8k is here now.

Not a hater.... I Love my Ford, but there are several things I would gladly have paid more money for.

Dashcam Security.
Tuned Suspension, perhaps electric height adjustment.
Turn signal cameras (This one should be EASY, the truck does this when connected to a trailer).

 

[Rage866]

There is no way to do it.

......aaaaaand que the 100 posts how it's easy and technically possible since the truck has all the cameras, just look at Rivian, Tesla and all the others. FORD engineers are idiots, bla bla bla


We've been over this like a 100 times already, and unfortunately, the answer is still No!

Nope. Been asked dozens of times. FYI, some other dead horse topics here.

Thanks, I took a look around for this issue since it seems an obvious question. I’ll check out the link hopefully it will answer other questions.

 

[Wendy]

Maybe Brian @Ford Motor Company wants to put this (access dashcam) on his list. Turn signal cameras would be great! I have stopped, pressed Camera, and look for the wide angle front cam. especially one road that comes up to an intersection, if you don’t quickly scan around before you get to the stop line you can’t see a car across the intersection. The hood is completely in the way.

 

[bc1]

Guess I have to ask what does the OP mean by dash cam here? I just bot mine on Sep 30, 2025. I can put the front view camera on while driving but it doesn't record as far as I know. I can put on both side mirror cams on at the same time. Can also drive with the rear view cam on. I did read in the Blue cruise info that in case of an accident that the inside camera would record the driver which I assume is the one that monitors if your eyes are watching the road or not and maybe the others as well.

That said I need to buy a new dash cam for this one, probably a mirror mount, but haven't picked a model yet and am looking for recommendations.

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