2016 Ford Mustang Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 14%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford Mustang, 14% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Backup camera not working. Car has poor visibility when backing up without the camera. Message says camera not available. The dealer said its the wiring harnesses and wants $900.00 to replace . Ford has bad design with the short cable in the trunk and the material used to wrap the wires.”
NHTSA complaint #11416681, filed 2021-05, 85,000 miles“Unknown. I am awaiting to get a backup camera recall fixed on this car since 04/18/2023. I scheduled an appointment to get this recalled fixed for 05/30/2023. The Ford Dealership called on 04/27/2023 and cancelled the appointment, stating the parts are not available and that I would be notified by Ford when the parts are available. As of 08/23/2023 I am still waiting to get my recall fixed before an incident does occur.”
NHTSA complaint #11540334, filed 2023-08“When putting my vehicle in reverse, the backup camera cuts out and completely doesn’t work, or the image is staticky and unclear. This problem is currently covered under a recall on the backup camera, but after taking my vehicle to a dealer, I was notified that the recall only impacts vehicle’s manufactured during a few months of the year. Because my car was manufactured later in the year, it is not included in the recall, even though I am having the exact issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11542451, filed 2023-09“Under NHTSA recall 22V082. Ford refused to change the rear view camera despite it was under recall: The recall states to replace wiring harness and or camera replacement if necessary free of charge. My rear view camera is still distorted after they change the wiring harness and they told me to pay for the camera since its not covered under the recall. the letter that I got has the same recall number above but it didn't mention replacing the camera even though it has the same issue on the recall distort image when backing up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11531548, filed 2023-07“I’ve been trying for a year to get my camera repaired on my car and they always say the parts aren’t in . I’m started to get mad . AutoNation ford mobile Alabama”
NHTSA complaint #11515640, filed 2023-04Related 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 Mustang 2015–2019, Lincoln MKC 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 +10 more
- 22V082000Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or…Covers: Ford Mustang 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10165702Sep 6, 2019Some 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles may experience an inoperative rear parking aid camera, luggage compartment lamp, luggage compartment lid release and/or poor satellite radio…
- 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…
- 10109001Apr 18, 2017Some 2016-2017 Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, MKC, MKT, MKX, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus or 2017 Explorer and Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and built on…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 64 | 24% |
| 2016 | 52 | 14% |
| 2015 | 41 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Mustang
76 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsOther or unknown
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology