GEN 2 Front sensors not working - Dealership says new bumper first

[Neauxla]

I have a MINOR dent in my 2019 front bumper from a stupid parking accident. Since then my front bumper sensors have been out of whack. I went into the dealership to get the sensors fixed and was going to leave the bumper alone (its really minor), but the dealership is telling me I have to fix/replace my bumper first or the sensor wont work right. I feel like this has gotta be total BS. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Donmatteo]

front bumper sensors?

 

[Neauxla]

Collision sensors. Which prevents me from using cruise control.

 

[Donmatteo]

I would defer to the dealer on this. I know there are issues when it's relocated from time to time and it's a really finicky piece of kit.

 

[dreys]

I have a MINOR dent in my 2019 front bumper from a stupid parking accident. Since then my front bumper sensors have been out of whack. I went into the dealership to get the sensors fixed and was going to leave the bumper alone (its really minor), but the dealership is telling me I have to fix/replace my bumper first or the sensor wont work right. I feel like this has gotta be total BS. Anyone have any suggestions?

Doesn't make sense to me either. Your sensor should work with or without a bumper. Those are completely unrelated items.

 

[nikhsub1]

Pics?

 

[Small Town Raptor]

Not knowing exactly how the acc/collision sensor is mounted, is it possible that the damage you have on your bumper prevents the sensor from being aligned properly? Are the mounting points deformed or bent?

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Not to sound like a total baboon, but where are the front sensors? I don’t see any sensors on the front bumper.

 

[nikhsub1]

Not to sound like a total baboon, but where are the front sensors? I don’t see any sensors on the front bumper.

Behind the driver side bumper pad.

 

[jintro]

There are a few threads on this topic.. here’s one, see my comments https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/how-to-turn-off-adaptive-cruise-control.73783/page-3

From my own experience, and what I’ve researched, it appears the factory sensor bracket is pretty delicate and doesn’t take much of a bump to fail. Not sure it’s necessary to replace your entire bumper. As mentioned, the radar/bracket is behind the bumper grille on the driver’s side.