2014 Ford Explorer Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2014 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 1,684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2014 Ford Explorer Sport backup camera has begun showing mirror image and the review guidance markers have disappeared when in reverse. The camera works it simply show a mirror image in the camera. I believe the camera issue is the same for newer models that have been recently identified on TV news and newspapers. I would like to add my vehicle to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11504495, filed 2023-01“My vehicle has been having at issue with the reverse camera since the begining of last year. It started as being distorted to fully not turning on at all when in reverse. I noticed there is a recall for the same issues im having with my reverse camera but it begins with model year 2015. My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Explorer. I had many incidents of almost hitting pedestrians when im in reverse to making inpact with other vehicles behind me. Can this recall be reviewed and add additional model years as this has become a safety issue for me and my family. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11716705, filed 2026-02“My uncle has a 2015 Ford Explorer and he received recall 25V695 for the rear camera issues blurry/ wavy and going completely black and not being useful. Almost have backed into a few things when it goes out in the middle of reverse. I believe this is a huge safety concern and my vehicle should be added to the list of affected. Not that they are going to do anything, I took mine in a year ago for the A=pillar trim flying off and they said they still don't have parts that I could either just park it or take the trim off and drive around that way. smh. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699463, filed 2025-11“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11618550, filed 2024-10, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11605580, filed 2024-07, 85,000 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 | 23 | 8% |
| 2021 | 36 | 8% |
| 2020 | 104 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 147 | 8% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 38 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Explorer
500 complaintsOther or unknown
343 complaintsBody and structure
276 complaintsEngine
198 complaintsSuspension
103 complaintsElectrical system
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer
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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