About the Crux CFD-03F Rear-View Camera
Specially designed for your Ford truck
Specially designed for your Ford truck
If you're looking for a backup camera for the aftermarket radio in your 2004-up Ford truck, Crux has what you need. This CFD-03F camera is cleverly hidden in a replacement working handle frame, so that you can mount a rear-view camera without compromising the rugged appeal of your Ford truck. Crux includes a cable that connects to the back of an aftermarket radio with a composite video input (does not work with factory radios). Once installed, you'll see a generous, well-lit picture of what's behind you on your radio's display, with a 170-degree wide view and excellent visibility for night driving.
Installing this camera yourself? Here's what you should know.
What does it do? Unless otherwise noted, a backup camera is only intended for use backing up your vehicle. (If you require a front-view or constant rear-view camera, check for that capability.)
What tools and supplies will I need? A panel tool, a wire cutter/stripper, a soldering iron, and a rosin-core solder with heat shrink tubing are recommended, along with whatever tools are needed to remove the radio from the dash.
How much wiring is required? Wiring instructions vary from camera to camera. Some cameras have power wiring that can only be connected near the radio. Others let you power the camera at compatible reverse lights. In all cases, the camera must be wired for power and ground, the camera's video output must be connected to the radio/monitor, and the radio/monitor must be connected to a reverse trigger in your vehicle. Some radio replacement interfaces supply a reverse trigger wire for the radio -- using that wire to power your camera will damage the interface.
Will the included video cable be long enough? You'll need to route the camera's video cable from its mounting location outside your vehicle into your vehicle's cabin and all the way to the screen in the dash. This often requires drilling a small hole in your vehicle or filing some metal and or plastic. You'll also need to estimate the length of cable needed to run from the camera to the dash, which will not be a straight shot. Each camera's cable length is listed.
Note: A rear-view camera provides an additional view when reversing your vehicle. It is intended to be used in conjuction with your rear- and side-view mirrors to give a fuller picture of what's behind you. It is not intended as a replacement for your mirrors.
Highlights:
- waterproof CCD camera with 20' video extension cable
- NTSC wide-angle rear view camera compatible with select Ford trucks
- resolution: 480 TV lines
- 160° wide viewing angle
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CFD-03F
What's in the box:
Crux CFD-03F Rear-View Camera owner's manual
- Rear-view camera w/ integrated mounting bracket/handle (attached 20" cable)
- 26' Video extension cable w/ attached 10' power/ground wires (inline 2A mini-ATC fuse)
- Rubber gasket
- Installation Instructions
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Features
Sightline Series Rear-View Camera: The Sightline series CFD-03F rear-view camera by Crux is specifically designed for select Ford trucks with an aftermarket in-dash multimedia or navigation receiver installed. Your aftermarket receiver must feature an integrated video monitor and a composite video camera input. Now you'll be able to view what's behind you on your in-dash receiver's video monitor when you put your vehicle in reverse
Note: The CFD-03F rear-view camera is meant as a back-up aid only; never solely rely on the rear-view camera when backing-up. In addition to using the rear-view camera, always look behind you to make sure everything is clear when backing up your vehicle.
Vehicle Compatibility: The Sightline series CFD-03F rear-view camera is compatible with the following 2004-2014 Ford trucks.
| Make | Model | Year |
| Ford | F-150 | 2004-2014 |
| F-250/350 | 2008-2014 |
Park Assist Lines: The CFD-03F provides parking assist lines on the screen of your vehicle's in-dash aftermarket monitor. These parking lines are there to assist you when backing up into a parking space. You can remove the Park Assist Lines by cutting the white loop-wire on the camera's attached cable.
PAL Selection: The CFD-03F's comes set to output an NTSC video signal. A blue loop-wire on the camera cable can be cut to change the video signal to PAL, when viewing on a PAL-compatible monitor or screen.
Replacement Handle Assembly: The CFD-03F rear-view camera is integrated into a custom-designed mounting bracket and handle assembly which replaces the factory handle of your truck's tailgate. First you will need to remove the factory handle from the tailgate and then install the CFD-03F camera/handle assembly in place of it.
Power & Signal Connections: The CFD-03F includes an attached 20" cable and comes with a 26' extension cable terminated by a composite video jack which plugs your in-dash aftermarket multimedia or navigation receiver's composite video camera input. The video extension cable includes a 10' power/ground cable that's attached to the camera end of the extension. Power can be obtained from your vehicle's reverse light circuit or from the reverse gear wire of your aftermarket stereo (if applicable). The ground will need to connected to your vehicle's metal chassis. A Green reverse-signal pass-through wire runs through the extension cable, with one bare end at the power/ground connection, for connecting along with the Red reverse power wire, and the other end terminating at the composite video end of the cable. This lets you use the reverse wire connection to power the camera and trigger your aftermarket receiver.
Specifications:
- Resolution: 480 TV Lines
- Viewing Angle: 170-degrees
- Minimum Illumination: 0.4 Lux / F1.2
- Shutter Speed: 1/60s-20us
- Voltage: 12V
The Crux CFD-03F Rear-View Camera replaces these items
- chrome latch camera mount compatible with select Ford trucks
- compatible with most aftermarket video receivers and monitors
- 160° wide viewing angle
- latch camera mount compatible with select Ford trucks
- compatible with most aftermarket video receivers and monitors
- 160° wide viewing angle
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Easy Install even the cables was easy to run to my tailgate on my 2015 F250. I did have to call tech support because I had the power wires hooked up wrong, but tech support walked me through it maybe 10 minutes works perfect. Great pictures.
Albert from ABILENE, TX