2017 Ford Mustang Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 24%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 24% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 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.
“This 2017 Ford Mustang was taken into Gillespie Ford for the RECALL on the rear back up camera. This was done on May 31, 2023. The dealer said they fixed the camera. I have only taken this vehicle out twice since they “fixed” it. Yesterday was extremely hot. When I used the backup camera in my garage after I got home, the camera image was distorted just as it was before the RECALL REPAIR. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530532, filed 2023-07“There was a recall regarding the backup camera and/or its harness, I took this in to have it replaced and the dealership did not correct the problem, then when I went to have it serviced again, the dealership was closed down, I need my camera repaired/replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11608289, filed 2024-08“Thr rear view camera does not function properly. Around fifty percent of the time backing up the screen will show Rear view camera not available. I have owned the vehicle since July 2022. There's a recall currently on this issue, but Ford is saying my vehicle is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11556632, filed 2023-11“I had a recall repaired on my 2017 Ford Mustang at a Ford dealership, the recall repair had to do with the backup/rearview camera not working properly. After they repaired the wiring in the trunk compartment, the back up camera is still not working properly and becomes blank or distorted when putting the vehicle in reverse. I called the dealership to have it looked at and fixed because the nhtsa website states that Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness AND/OR REPLACE THE REARVIEW CAMERA, as necessary, FREE OF CHARGE. . …”
NHTSA complaint #11491191, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the back-up camera displayed a distorted or a black image, creating a visibility hazard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11532654, filed 2023-07, 20,000 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 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 2017 Ford Mustang
41 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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