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 2021-11Related 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 2018 Ford F-150
1,018 complaintsEngine
511 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsBody and structure
193 complaintsElectrical system
172 complaintsBrakes
92 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
84 complaintsSteering
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
73 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsLatches, 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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