I finally replaced our backup camera. The original one went bad just after the 36k-mile warranty was up - we now have 95k miles on our Flex. I kept waiting for Ford to issue a recall, but it seems like they recalled every other model of Ford except the Flex for a bad backup camera. I ordered an OEM Ford replacement (they finally came down in price) and installed it today.
Here are some of the tools I used to get all those clips popped loose.The Part Number has changed between the original and replacement part, so that doesn't leave me with much confidence that this new one will last any longer. Ideally, I would have hoped to see a revision up-rev to AB (from "AA") to indicate that the supplier (and Ford) made some sort of improvement or had a cleanpoint for a fix.BTW, this is a good video with an explanation of how to remove the trim panel to access the backup camera. The key in the whole process is to be patient and take the time to remove the clips properly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDjS8ivX4mU
Here are some of the tools I used to get all those clips popped loose.The Part Number has changed between the original and replacement part, so that doesn't leave me with much confidence that this new one will last any longer. Ideally, I would have hoped to see a revision up-rev to AB (from "AA") to indicate that the supplier (and Ford) made some sort of improvement or had a cleanpoint for a fix.BTW, this is a good video with an explanation of how to remove the trim panel to access the backup camera. The key in the whole process is to be patient and take the time to remove the clips properly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDjS8ivX4mU