2013 Ford Taurus Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2013 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 reverse camera is integrated into the rear view mirror of my ‘13 POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN and the camera has lighted up blue and then disappears leaving a dark tint to my rear view mirror when I’m in reverse making it ineligible to use either features to ensure backing up.”
NHTSA complaint #11697307, filed 2025-11“My ford's water pump broken first time in 2020 since and then now i'm on my 5th time to change this water pump and the mechanicians were unable to explain what happened exactly. now the water pump broken and need replacement again.”
NHTSA complaint #11559810, filed 2023-12“The problem is I have a faulty backup camera that shows distorted images, the projection on the screen is upside down, and suddenly goes black, displays a warning message with black screen and a triangle caution symbol with exclamation mark. (However, it does not immediately show that warning message). With this back-up camera not properly working it poses a dangerous risk to others and myself. Luckily, I have not hit anyone yet such as a young child, or any individuals. …”
NHTSA complaint #11486514, filed 2022-09“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was blurry, distorted, and upside down. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11647882, filed 2025-03, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the back over prevention camera image was upside down. The contact stated that the message to contact a dealer was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, recently the camera failed and there was no image displayed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11671559, filed 2025-07, 99,000 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 50% |
| 2018 | 15 | 29% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 34% |
| 2015 | 65 | 23% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Taurus
295 complaintsFuel system
107 complaintsEngine
70 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Taurus
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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