2018 Ford Edge Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,870miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Ford Edge, 3% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,870 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The rear-view camera image was blank, with the message “Camera not Available” displayed. 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 dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725256, filed 2026-03, 115,874 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, with the message, Rear-view Camera Not Available and the screen went black. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729603, filed 2026-04, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure and the back over prevention camera was inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716696, filed 2026-02, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview camera had displayed a blank screen. The approximate failure mileage was 101,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11731622, filed 2026-04, 101,500 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during hot weather conditions. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the VIN was not under recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663478, filed 2025-05, 89,870 milesRelated recalls
- 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition…Covers: Ford Edge 2015–2018, Lincoln MKC 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10228866Dec 12, 2022Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power…
- 10191521Apr 28, 2021Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 15% |
| 2021 | 21 | 18% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 | 30 | 3% |
| 2015 | 37 | 5% |
| 2014 | 37 | 10% |
| 2013 | 45 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Edge
471 complaintsEngine cooling
179 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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