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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2016 Ford Edge Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
3%of 926 total for the year
Median mileage
75,050miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford Edge, 3% of the 926 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This is for recall 25s89/ NHTSA 25V572. Took my car to the dealer and they confirmed and found C1001:01. They refused service and blamed a faulty wire harness. They stated fixed points which indicates tampering or previous repair which I am the original owner and have never had electrical work done on the vehicle. They are trying to charge me $1700 for a wire harness and refusing to do the safety recall”

NHTSA complaint #11733133, filed 2026-04

“See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the handling of safety recalls 25V572 and 25V544 on my vehicle, and to urgently request your assistance in having all repairs authorized at a local Ford dealership, due to the profound unprofessionalism and neglect I have experienced from the selling dealership, Pure Honda Ferndale. My vehicle is a 2016 Ford Edge Sport with approximately 101,003 miles. I purchased it from Pure Honda Ferndale just prior to being notified of these active recalls, after which the vehicle was understandably grounded. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699367, filed 2025-11

“Took vehicle in for update of SYNC system which worked when I dropped it off. Mechanic called said the system wasn't holding charge. Next day they called said vehicle was ready for pickup. Picked up got in and my SYNC system wouldn't turn on. That includes radio,Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera,USB port anything that system controls doesn't work. No mechanic checks for the APIM to see if it is faulty. Now place is saying I have to pay to fix. Extended warranty doesn't cover says it's upgrade not update, even though Fordpass and SYNC system said there was an update for it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524334, filed 2023-05

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that a fee would be charged for the repair, but there was no guarantee that the repair would correct the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696629, filed 2025-10, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention screen displayed a blank screen. In addition, the back-over-prevention screen was frozen on the blank screen. The contact stated that due to the failure, the contact could not adjust the heating control or any safety features. The contact's husband had medical appointments, and the contact stated that because the outside temperature had changed, it was of huge concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693869, filed 2025-10, 76,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024716%
20222015%
20212118%
2020134%
201971%
2018243%
2017433%
2016303%
2015375%
20143710%
2013452%
201291%
2011181%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Edge

Engine
334 complaints
Brakes
157 complaints
Steering
102 complaints
Engine cooling
89 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
88 complaints
Other or unknown
72 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Wheels
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology