usererror Report post Posted October 17, 2014 Does anyone know where the beeper location is? Or does it "beep" through the stereo speakers?I had a 2013-2015 FFT as a rental this week for work. I like that the beeper is not loud and obnoxious like it is on my 2012 Ford Escape. I don't have my FFH yet, but I am hoping to in a few weeks. I'm curious to look to see if the beepers are interchangeable. If they are I want to get the same beeper noise from the FFH for my Escape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted October 18, 2014 From the looks of the wiring diagram, the parking aid chime (backing up) signal is sent from a sensor to the IPC Chime Arbitrator which chooses the correct chime, then to the radio speakers.This is an integrated system. 2 JonL and hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usererror Report post Posted October 19, 2014 From the looks of the wiring diagram, the parking aid chime (backing up) signal is sent from a sensor to the IPC Chime Arbitrator which chooses the correct chime, then to the radio speakers.This is an integrated system. Thanks for checking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted October 19, 2014 There was also a SSM relating to some builds which had issues with the beeps not sounding through the speakers but rather from behind the dash. An updated calibration fixed this issue. This was only an issue with Fusions without Sony Audio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usererror Report post Posted October 19, 2014 Did this apply to 2012 Escapes? I'd love to make the beeper on my 2012 Escape sound like the one in the FFH, but it doesn't sound like I can. The beeper in my Escape seems to be from the rear of the vehicle but I haven't looked in my diagrams yet to see where it is exactly. There was also a SSM relating to some builds which had issues with the beeps not sounding through the speakers but rather from behind the dash. An updated calibration fixed this issue. This was only an issue with Fusions without Sony Audio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted October 20, 2014 There was also a SSM relating to some builds which had issues with the beeps not sounding through the speakers but rather from behind the dash. An updated calibration fixed this issue. This was only an issue with Fusions without Sony Audio.I almost think this could be related to a BS message. I'm pretty sure my car sounds different on Monday mornings than any other day of the week because of a low 12V after being parked for 3 days. Never thought much about it but I have noticed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldo Report post Posted October 20, 2014 The 2012 Escape used Ford's old system where a separate speaker was used just for the backup beeps. It is mounted right to the PAM (Park Aid Module) which is behind the cargo area trim on the right side. As mentioned above, the Fusion uses a new system that integrates the sound with the speakers. So sorry, no updating possible for your Escape, though you could probably get creative at Radio Shack and possibly find something you prefer. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoomerGer Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Why not go to a truck accessories store and by a LOUD beeper? Like the kind found on forklifts or garbage trucks. Mine sounds like something off of a garbage truck and can be heard all over any parking lot. I've noticed people at the far end of a row start looking around like they are looking for a large truck and people close by put their hand over their ears! Hey, when I want people to see my car backing up, I also want them to HEAR it and not run into me! I do have a switch that I installed so I can control that sound and not wake up the neighbors when I back out early in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldo Report post Posted October 22, 2014 We're talking about the one inside the car that beeps when you're close to something, not one that's on anytime you back up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usererror Report post Posted October 22, 2014 We're talking about the one inside the car that beeps when you're close to something, not one that's on anytime you back up. Correct. I am referring to the beeper that is heard inside the vehicle when you approach an obstacle. It is very apparent that Ford's sensors and audible alert on the 2012-2015 Fusion is significantly better than the system on the 2008-2012 Escapes. I was just hoping I could at least make the beeper inside sound the same, but that will not be possible, at least with what I have learned from the posts here. Will try to think of something else when I get bored enough. -Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoomerGer Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Whups! My mistake, I read it wrong. Boy do I feel like a clone! ;( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
