2016 Ford F-150 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,093 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford F-150, 2% of the 2,093 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,250 miles. 1 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.
“Ford has just recalled 700,00 vehicles of various 2020 models due to the rear-view camera, which features a circuit board that can be faulty resulting in blank or distorted images on the screen. I am submitting this complaint as I believe this issue affects other model years, specifically the 13th generation F-150. I have a 2016 F-150 that is experiencing the same symptoms as described in the current recall and of which I have reviewed several complaints posted across multiple forums. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362982, filed 2020-10, 49,000 miles“Touch screen that controls heating system and heating steering wheel very slow to respond. Rear view camera malfunctions. Screen goes blank when backing up then come on and stays on while going forward. Been reading online and this is attributed to a faulty apim accessory protocol interface module.”
NHTSA complaint #11405856, filed 2021-03, 60,000 miles“The back-up camera on my 2016 Ford F150 does not work after the Sun has been shinning on it for a while and it gets hot. At night or when or when the camera is cool it will work. The problem started sometime in 2019. I have not reported it to a Ford Dealer. I have a Co-worker who has a 2016 Ford Mustang with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11538832, filed 2023-08“I have been having APIM problems. The screen does several things: 1) occasionally is blacked out, 2) the reverse camera stays on while I'm travelling forward; not in reverse, 3) it's extremely slow to react to changes I want to make to radio stations, change screens, and basically all functions. As I understand it this is a known issue and is quite expensive to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11464474, filed 2022-05“I took my 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat in for repairs. I was getting a dash light on Blind Spot Warning and Cross Traffic Warning. My service advisor called and told me I needed a battery junction box but that part was no longer available and that my truck will begin to break down. It only has 46,611 miles and otherwise in excellent condition. I can't believe Ford does not have access the this part to fix my truck. Any suggestions?”
NHTSA complaint #11671778, filed 2025-07Related 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
- 10228880Dec 19, 2022Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the…
- 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…
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 2016 Ford F-150
615 complaintsBrakes
340 complaintsEngine
319 complaintsOther or unknown
257 complaintsBody and structure
199 complaintsElectrical system
191 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
144 complaintsVehicle speed control
102 complaintsFuel system
95 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsWheels
53 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
52 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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