2022 Ford Escape Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2022 Ford Escape, 4% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The rearview backup camera no longer functions at all. Upon putting the car in reverse, I receive a black screen with glitching colors for a few seconds that turns completely black and gives me an error stating rearview camera is unavailable. There has been no damage recently to the vehicle or any other modifications made, or no other known contributing events, it just stopped working on its own. I also received no warning prior to this happening from any systems in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666235, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer confirmed that parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a half image while operating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742276, filed 2026-06, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rearview camera was displaying a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image and a black screen. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669182, filed 2025-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (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 repair. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the accelerator pedal had to be pumped several times for the vehicle to start. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728461, filed 2026-04, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, the sync screen displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously and was diagnosed as needing a battery, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and was diagnosed with wire failure; the issue persisted. The sync screen continued to display a blank image along with failures of the radio, mileage, and gas gauge. The vehicle was not repaired again, and the issue continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735657, filed 2026-05, 32,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V123000Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center…Covers: Ford Escape 2020–2022, Explorer 2020–2024, Lincoln Aviator 2020–2024 +1 more
- 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger…Covers: Ford Escape 2020–2022, Transit Connect 2018–2022, Ranger 2019–2023 +18 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- 10228871Dec 14, 2022Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no…
- 10214843Jun 27, 2022Some 2022 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0929:77 stored in the gear shift module…
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 2022 Ford Escape
87 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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