2012 Ford F-150 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2012 Ford F-150, 0% of the 1,784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11627518, filed 2024-11, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera image was displayed on the wrong side of the screen, creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the camera unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The backup camera was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 250,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11631184, filed 2024-12, 250,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057735Jul 1, 2014Ford: due to improper connection of connector c4000, rear camera is inoperative after repair to tailgate or spray in bedliner installation. Model 2011-14 f-150.
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 5 | 1% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020 | 16 | 2% |
| 2019 | 57 | 4% |
| 2018 | 25 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 35 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-150
682 complaintsEngine
483 complaintsSteering
204 complaintsVehicle speed control
194 complaintsElectrical system
173 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
129 complaintsOther or unknown
122 complaintsFuel system
119 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-150
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