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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2018 Ford F-150 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
1%of 2,326 total for the year
Median mileage
82,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Ford F-150, 1% of the 2,326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 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.

“Motor makes a pop/clunk sound when starting.2.back up warning on and off while backing up.3.drivers seat moves back on its own.4.mileage varies from 13 to 16 mpg in small town. Mileage is only 3,797. Vehicle tin 3 times for start up popping. Dealer said they rebuilt top end. Still pops on start and valves are now loud as on a150000 mi motor.”

NHTSA complaint #11404890, filed 2021-03, 2,000 miles

“I had a rear view camera problem where the screen went blue on my f150. No picture or beeps. I paid over $800 for software and hardware repairs and now there is a recall. Conveniently my vin is not included even though I have the same repairs I had to pay for. Reciepts from Ford Dealership available.”

NHTSA complaint #11671451, filed 2025-07

“The sync3 screen is flashing intermittently. It blacks out for 1 second and comes back on for one second. It continuously does this, and is very distracting while driving down the road. Especially at night. Also I cannot see the rearview camera while backing up the vehicle. I have done research on the problem, and there are numerous other problems just like I'm experiencing.”

NHTSA complaint #11510780, filed 2023-03

“The transmission shifts very hard in the first 5 gears of the 10 speed transmission. It is hit or miss on whether or not it does it, but it does raise a concern on how it jerks, especially when my daughter things I am braking hard, but it is really just the transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #11390600, filed 2021-01

“The entire infotainment screen system and camera failed, it was completely blacked out, Dead . This not only made the radio completely non-functional, but also cut off the backup camera and backup sensor safety systems. The safety of both myself and others was now at risk as this important feature of the camera and screen system failed to display surroundings of the driver and pedestrians and also failed to alert drivers with a beep of anything nearby the rear of the truck. Due to the safety concern I immediately scheduled an inspection at my local authorized Ford service center. …”

NHTSA complaint #11439939, filed 2021-11

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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202533%
202421%
202351%
2022122%
2021434%
2020162%
2019574%
2018251%
201791%
2016352%
2015151%
2014181%
201380%
201220%
201130%
201030%
200710%
199810%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
1,018 complaints
Engine
511 complaints
Other or unknown
237 complaints
Body and structure
193 complaints
Electrical system
172 complaints
Brakes
92 complaints
Engine cooling
88 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
84 complaints
Steering
83 complaints
Vehicle speed control
73 complaints
Fuel system
64 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
57 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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