Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image
2012 Ford Edge: backup camera failure
21 of the 1,134 complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Backup camera failure by model year
What owners say
Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image
Constant warnings about Forward Collision Warning. Also, backup Camera works intermittently and does not produce parking grid lines.
The rear camera only works sporadically. It will work once in awhile or will work and then not work at all for awhile. So far Ford has not addressed this make and model as having a problem. One of our teenagers is the primary driver and this is unsafe.
Loss of rearview image from backup camera. Intermittent blank, distorted, or inverted image when in reverse. Sometimes says "loss of signal". This reduces the driver’s view of the area behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a backover crash. My 2012 Ford Edge is experiencing the same issues mentioned in 25V572 for the 2015-2018 Ford Edge.
The contact's father owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview image was frozen, or the screen was blank. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic and was advised that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rearview camera system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact researched online and associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Rear view or back up camera monitor and animation not connecting or staying connected to load back up camera image
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rearview camera displayed a blank screen or an upside-down image. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V270000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN, the make, or model was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
The backup camera is faulty. Sometimes you will start the car and it works but most of the time it is just a black screen. I can go out and make several stops and sometimes it will flash on and then go right off. I know there have been several recalls about this but this model so far hasn't been included. It is a widespread problem as I have another Ford vehicle that does the same thing and it is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image appeared upside down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000. The VIN was not available.
Screen just went black and remains black. Bluetooth, radio, back up camera, hands free, navigation do not work. Has been almost 70 days. Went off one other time when performing system maintenance but came on immediately after complete. Garage advises APIM IS JUNK. A new one is 600 to 2000
backup camera shows image in upside down position.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Blank screen
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- Lincoln/ford: when all doors, on some vehicles, are closed, lamp illuminates door is ajar
- Ford/lincoln: when all doors are closed, the door ajar lamp will illuminate
- Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, the intelligent access or push button start may have an intermittent...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Ford Edge backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2012 Ford Edge?
21 of 1,134 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge (2%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Ford Edge?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Ford Edge
Door locks 201Brake failure 81Battery drain 48Spongy pedal 37ABS 35Stalling 34Loss of power 33Check engine light 26Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Power steering loss 9Fuel leak 8Fuel smell 8Engine failure 7Screen failure 7Fire or smoke 6Adaptive cruise 5Harsh shifting 5Hesitation 5Key fob 5Warning lights 5Whining noise 5
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