Finally installed a rear camera washer

[bobhamb]

I ordered the washer jet LC5Z-17603 on my rear camera from Ford. I also ordered tubing, but it didn't match up. I used 1/4" tubing and a 1/4" barbed tee.
I bought the tee at Lowe's and came home in a downpour. After finishing the install, I looked at the rear camera on the council screen and it looked like a mess from road dirt and rain.
I wasn’t sure if this install would work, but immediately after using the rear washer, the camera became perfectly clean. This should be great for winter grime.

 

[thproctor3]

Interesting. The rear camera washer was included with my 2020 GT

 

[bobhamb]

Interesting. The rear camera washer was included with my 2020 GT

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Yes, but it was discontinued after that year I believe. The window sticker on my 2023 gave me a $50 discount because it was deleted.

 

[Instymp]

How did you find installation directions?
Nice job!

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[bobhamb]

How did you find installation directions?
Nice job!

No instructions. I added the jet Nozzle, drilled a hole in the metal portion of the tailgate and installed the tubing & tee.
The finished job looks just like it did before I did the work. Taking the outside and inside panels were a PITA to remove though.

 

[Thunder53]

Yes, but it was discontinued after that year I believe. The window sticker on my 2023 gave me a $50 discount because it was deleted.

I have a ‘22 Reserve trim and it has factory installed camera washers front and rear. I find it troubling Lincoln continues to decontent features. Hands free lift gate, rear door window shades and park assist come to mind. Don’t “need” any of them but I appreciate the features and use them occasionally. For me part of the appeal of owning a luxury vehicle is having stuff not available on main stream vehicles. I really like my Aviator but comparing mine to the ‘25’s provides little incentive to trade. Hope Lincoln reverses this decontenting path on future models.