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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2021 Ford Ranger Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 119 total for the year
Median mileage
52,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Ford Ranger, 4% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“2021 Ford Ranger Transmission slipping during driving . causes vehicle to jerk during shifting in gear 3, 4, 7, which causes the vehicle to jerk also during down shifting it shifts very hard. i looked online and apparently ford will not issue a recall because they will lose money on all the repairs they must do. if they changed the rings in the 2022 transmission they are aware of the issue obviously but refuse to address the problem. for us 2021 owners we are fucked. 9000$ repair for us.”

NHTSA complaint #11644977, filed 2025-02

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera screen was either blank, frozen, or reversed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was informed about a possible diagnostic test and repair cost. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11697876, filed 2025-11, 50,000 miles

“The backup camera on my truck washes out at night when the lights are turned on and backing up, rendering it useless. The washout is not as severe with just putting in reverse without lights, but still dangerous. The local Ford dealer states this is inherent in all Rangers, Broncos and other vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11524954, filed 2023-06

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the message to “See the Dealer for Repair” was displayed. The back over prevention camera system had displayed a black screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear-aide back-over camera. The contact was informed that the back over prevention camera system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11664335, filed 2025-06, 55,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202154%
202054%
201983%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Ranger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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