2016 Ford Transit Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford Transit, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The backup camera on my Transit does not work. When in reverse the screen turns blue or says camera not available. It has shown the image upside down a few times, but it never works for more than a few seconds. I just bought this vehicle in November, and it has been doing this the entire time it has been in my possession.”
NHTSA complaint #11727060, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and displayed an upside down or distorted image, with the distance being inaccurate. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle reversed into a fence. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). …”
NHTSA complaint #11758495, filed 2026-08, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back over prevention camera was inoperable. The screen displayed a black screen or a blue screen. Occasionally, the back over prevention camera operated intermittently or displayed a message that the camera was currently unavailable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747125, filed 2026-06, 170,000 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 Transit 2016–2019, Lincoln MKC 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- 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…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Transit
60 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit
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.
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