2016 Ford Expedition Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford Expedition, 9% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear camera intermittently displayed a blank image or a blue screen. The message Camera Not Available was 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 approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11670784, filed 2025-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11607465, filed 2024-08, 53,000 miles“The contact 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a foggy image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11720521, filed 2026-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly and appeared blurry and intermittently failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the camera module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728544, filed 2026-04, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera would occasionally display a blank screen, while at other times a Camera Not Available warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The rearview camera was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760383, filed 2026-08, 160,000 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 Expedition 2015–2017, Lincoln MKC 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10163591Jul 25, 2019Some 2015-2017 Expedition/Navigator front and rear bumper parking aid sensor harnesses FL7Z-15K867-A and BL7Z-15K868-A are currently not available. It is recommended that dealers…
- 10127424Nov 29, 2017Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection…
- 10109001Apr 18, 2017Some 2016-2017 Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, MKC, MKT, MKX, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus or 2017 Explorer and Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and built on…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 31 | 9% |
| 2016 | 19 | 9% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Expedition
48 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Expedition
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology