2016 Ford Taurus Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 34%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford Taurus, 34% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing up in a parking lot when the backup camera suddenly inverted and I nearly ran over a small child. It now only works about 40% of the time and usually the image is inverted or scrambled. This is dangerous. I think Ford should fix it since apparently they have approved a recall on other models that apparently have the same camera system as my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11482978, filed 2022-09“Backup camera fails to work. My Lincoln dealer confirmed but cameras are on back order. This camera is used in multiple Ford vechiles and recalls have been issued for some but not my 2016 Ford Taurus.”
NHTSA complaint #11506626, filed 2023-02“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contacts stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11685993, filed 2025-09, 138,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts needed to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image or occasionally displayed a blank image. The dealer was notified of the failure by telephone and informed the contact that the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11772195, filed 2026-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was unexpectedly turning on and off. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710498, filed 2026-01, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion…Covers: Ford Taurus 2015–2016, 2018–2019, Flex 2015–2019, Escape 2015–2016 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 50% |
| 2018 | 15 | 29% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 34% |
| 2015 | 64 | 23% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Taurus
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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