2016 Ford F-250 SD Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system was inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11717305, filed 2026-02, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While shifted to reverse(R), the back over prevention camera intermittently displayed an image of the rear of the vehicle, but occasionally the screen was black. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725176, filed 2026-03, 18,300 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rear-view camera intermittently functioned properly but recently started displaying a blue screen. The local dealer was contacted starting in December 2025, but the contact was informed that parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11729466, filed 2026-04, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the camera occasionally displayed a blank or distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693853, filed 2025-10, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera failure warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the error message instructed the contact to reach out to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,611.”
NHTSA complaint #11695197, filed 2025-10, 14,611 milesRelated recalls
- 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2015–2019, Lincoln MKC 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 +10 more
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 28 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSuspension
112 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-250 SD
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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