2011-12 Ford Explorer Rear Backup Camera BB5Z-19G490-A BB5T-19G490-AE New

New aftermarket rear-view backup camera designed as a replacement for select 2011–2012 Ford Explorer vehicles originally equipped with the factory reversing-camera system.

This camera installs in the rear liftgate and connects to the existing factory camera wiring. It is intended to replace a failed or intermittent original camera—not to add a complete camera system to a vehicle that was not factory equipped.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

• Aftermarket replacement parking camera
• Rear liftgate installation position
• Designed for the original Ford camera connector
• Black weather-resistant housing
• Integrated camera lens
• Direct-replacement design
• Intended for vehicles with the existing factory display and wiring
• Country of manufacture: China
• Advertised warranty: One year

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

• Camera engineering number: BB5T-19G490-AE
• Ford service replacement number: BB5Z-19G490-A
• Alternate formats: BB5T19G490AE and BB5Z19G490A
• Ford basic component number: 19G490

BB5T-19G490-AE may appear on the original camera’s label, while BB5Z-19G490-A is the Ford service-catalog replacement number.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Designed for select:

• 2011 Ford Explorer
• 2012 Ford Explorer

Compatible trim levels may include:

• Explorer Base
• Explorer XLT
• Explorer Limited

The vehicle must have been originally equipped with a factory rear-view camera, compatible display and matching wiring connector.

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Depending on model year and original equipment, compatible vehicles may include:

• 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder
• 3.5-liter V6
• Front-wheel drive
• Four-wheel drive
• Six-speed automatic transmission

Engine and drivetrain generally do not determine camera compatibility. The original camera number, vehicle build date and camera-system configuration are more important.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The vehicle must already have:

• Factory-installed rear-view camera
• Original rear camera wiring harness
• Compatible factory information or navigation display
• Matching camera connector
• Matching mounting position in the liftgate trim
• Original camera number BB5T-19G490-AE or confirmed BB5Z-19G490-A interchange

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

Ford used different camera versions during the fifth-generation Explorer production run.

• BB5Z-19G490-A is cataloged for 2011–2012 Explorer applications
• Later 2013–2015 vehicles may use DB5T, DB5Z, EB5T or EB5Z camera variants
• Later cameras may physically connect but can display incorrect guidelines, missing parking-aid graphics or an improperly oriented image
• Do not assume that all 2011–2015 Explorer cameras are electronically interchangeable

Always match the original camera number and verify compatibility using the vehicle VIN.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

The camera supplies the rear video image, but parking guidelines and enhanced parking-aid graphics can also depend on the vehicle’s display, parking-assist modules and programming.

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, camera replacement may require calibration to restore:

• Fixed parking guidelines
• Active or steering-responsive guidelines
• Colored parking-aid overlays
• Camera zoom function
• Correct image orientation

These features are not guaranteed solely by installing the camera. Compatibility with every original parking-assistance function should be confirmed before purchase.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵

• Explorer vehicles without a factory camera system
• Universal aftermarket monitors without additional wiring or adapters
• 2013–2015 Explorer applications requiring a later camera version
• Ford Edge, Flex, Escape or Expedition unless exact interchange is confirmed
• Cameras with different connectors or mounting arrangements
• Front-facing or side-view camera systems
• Vehicles requiring a different BB5T, DB5T or EB5T suffix

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

New aftermarket replacement camera listed as “new other.” The item may be supplied in bulk or non-retail packaging.

This is not a genuine Ford or FoMoCo camera. Minor cosmetic marks from handling, storage or quality-control testing may be present.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱

• One rear-view backup camera
• Integrated electrical connector
• Only the camera and attached components shown in the photographs

Liftgate trim, exterior garnish, wiring harness, display, mounting screws, programming equipment and installation tools are not included unless specifically shown.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This product is intended to replace the existing factory camera.

Basic installation normally requires:

1. Disconnecting the battery according to Ford service procedures

2. Removing the interior liftgate trim

3. Removing the exterior garnish or camera mounting trim

4. Disconnecting and removing the original camera

5. Installing the replacement camera

6. Reconnecting the factory wiring

7. Testing the image before reinstalling the trim

8. Performing camera calibration when required

Professional installation and calibration are recommended.

𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Before ordering, compare:

1. Vehicle year and build date

2. Original camera part number

3. Camera connector

4. Housing and mounting-tab shape

5. Lens position and viewing angle

6. Factory display and parking-assist equipment

7. Compatibility through the vehicle VIN

Matching the complete original part number is the most reliable way to confirm compatibility.