2013 Ford Escape Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,753 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2013 Ford Escape, 0% of the 2,753 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Backup camera is fuzzy/blurry and screen blacks out occasionally when backing up. I've had Camera Unavailable, Contact Ford Dealership pop up on screen. At the same time the safety beeping goes out. I rely on this as it's hard to see with blindspots pulling out of parking spaces. I've almost been hit and almost hit others. First happened in January 2022. I've taken it in to Ford Services and they told me to wait until it stops working altogether before fixing. This is a safety issue. The fuzzy/blurred screen has been this way since I purchased vehicle in 2016”
NHTSA complaint #11486954, filed 2022-09“Steering Assist Fault sensor comes on which creates total loss of control of the wheel when driving placing anyone utilizing the road in danger as steering is not possible. Has occurred over 25 times. This was part of a recall and has been removed from being a recall now. Warning sensors go off randomly in the car all of the time and are inaccurate creating distractive driving for youth and has created dangerous situations. DMV citation during driving test regarding the sensor malfunctions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11514684, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a blank image. The contact stated that there was an unknown message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11670896, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 10125080Oct 6, 2017Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. This is due…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2020 | 28 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 256 | 22% |
| 2015 | 171 | 15% |
| 2014 | 51 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Escape
1,266 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
401 complaintsElectrical system
339 complaintsOther or unknown
303 complaintsSteering
303 complaintsFuel system
287 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
65 complaintsAir bags
54 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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