2017 Ford Explorer: backup camera failure

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · IL

The back up camera is cloudy with very limited visibility at night. My safety is at risk backing the car up. Yes available for inspection. I have told the dealer. I am unsure if they actually looked at it at night. This issue has been happening for a few years and now it is much worse. I learned of this sight to report it to. There are no lights or warning lamps.

Filed Mar 8, 2026 · Driver assistance · NY

Rear camera view is completely distorted when in use During times of rain, car wash or high humidity

Filed Sep 11, 2025 · Electrical · LA

I recently found out about a Ford recall regarding the backup cameras malfunctioning which did not include my vehicle even though my vehicle is showing the unsafe defect. The backup camera goes fuzzy/glitchy as well as black sometimes while backing up.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · NJ

In my 2017 Ford Explorer, that backup camera is experiencing issues that sound related to the current recall on 2021-2024 Ford Explorers. The image is all distorted, the backup assist lines are not present, the screen will go black or grey with distortion.

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · VA

Back up camera fails to operate at times when vehicle is in reverse. Potential for backing collision or fatality.

Filed Jun 13, 2025 · MI

Display screen/Navigation screen is flashing continuously. This is affecting the use of the back up camera which could potentially cause damage to vehicles or persons. This also is affecting thr use of hands free operation.

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Driver assistance · TX

in 2019 with 55,000 miles on my 2017 Ford Explorer limited the screen which displays the front and rear cameras stopped working. after taking in for repair we had to replace the APIM module. then last week our 2018 Ford fusion with 35,000 miles had the same part fail. upon further research it appears that there are alot of Fords that have had the same problem. I'm filing this complaint because I believe Ford should be held responsible for making faulty parts.

Filed Oct 16, 2022 · Electrical · MI

The APIM module failed in our 2017 Ford Explorer. The module failed so the windshield wipers do not work, the turn signals do not work, the heater does not work, the speedometer does not work, the tachometer does not work, the temperature gauge does not work, the fuel gauge does not work, the center display does not work, the reverse camera does not work and the radio will not turn off and the center display lights will not turn off.

Filed Oct 9, 2022 · Electrical · VA

Bad APIM, available for inspection. Diagnosed by Ford dealer when I took it in for Sync screen going black, navigation fault, steering wheel Sync controls not working. Backup camera does not work periodically - which is my prime safety concern. It is also distracting when the navigation and sync screen go black while driving. Ford seems to know the problem, and from other on-line posts, this is a popularly recurring malfunction.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Electrical · CO

The GPS, radio, backup camera, front facing camera and other items controlled by the APIM have been malfunctioning in the vehicle. The GPS will freeze, phones will not answer properly, the cameras will not engage often and the cruise control will occasionally malfunction. The only remedy is to replace the APIM. The vehicle is out of warranty on mileage so I am on my own to pay for the repair of the one item that controls almost all of the vehicle accessories, including heat/defrost, some lighting, etc.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

Rear camera glitches out and image is distorted on many cases when backing up.. Similar to concerns on recent recall on newer models. Additionally, back electric 12v port does not disengage and has live connection even with no key in ignition. Finally, vents next to passenger side door appears to exude hot air into car that may be linked with exhaust when car is on.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Electrical · 36,486 miles · CA

Ford explorer xlt "in-dash control screen blanks out-leaves no electronic control drive, odometer, speed, climate control, backup camera, steering wheel controls, turn signals etc"