2017 Ford F-150 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2017 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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 2017 F-150 suddenly experienced electrical problems including; tailgate unintended opening, blis (blind spot information system) failures, cross traffic alert failures and rear camera blue screen failures. These failures occur at a status of the vehicle, eg. Locking the doors, shifting into gear, use of key fob or proximity sensors to tailgate.”
NHTSA complaint #11397303, filed 2021-02, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear and blind spot camera failed to work. No warning lights were illuminated. 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 call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11598354, filed 2024-07, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while shifted in reverse, the rearview camera intermittently failed to display an image from behind the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the digital screen displayed a blue or colorful distorted image. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic; however, the failure was not able to be duplicated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the failure not being duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646939, filed 2025-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle; while his wife was driving at a slow speed and merging onto the highway, the transmission failed to shift above 4th gear. In addition, the contact stated that the RMP had increased but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was determined that there was failure with 2 wiring harnesses that required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11634441, filed 2025-01, 72,000 miles“My vehicle started and then shutoff on its own, wouldn't start up again. Dashboard indicators showed blind spot and rear cross traffic fault, also battery, 🔧 and other icons appeared, so vehicle was towed to Terry Hendricks Ford for repair”
NHTSA complaint #11734549, filed 2026-04Related 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…
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 2017 Ford F-150
557 complaintsEngine
315 complaintsOther or unknown
162 complaintsElectrical system
136 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsBody and structure
112 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsWheels
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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