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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2017 Ford Transit Connect Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen with the message Camera Unavailable. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11752605, filed 2026-07, 92,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while reversing with the rearview camera engaged, the screen became blurry or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11625249, filed 2024-11, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera intermittently failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle. Occasionally, the screen went black while displaying an image. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721624, filed 2026-03, 80,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
202013%
201948%
2017311%
201622%
201546%
201443%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect

Brakes
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology