Back up camera not working
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: backup camera failure
5 of the 93 complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 38 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Backup camera failure by model year
- 20241
- 20235
- 20225
What owners say
This is a problem from an old recall. The rear tail gate light was recalled and replace because it was leaking in Jan 2024. The exact same problem has happened again in March 2025. Ford refuses to replace the defective part. After research in forums online I have noticed many other people having the same issue. This is a safety issue as it is part of the exterior lighitng system. It is either completely off or will be flashing making it difficult for other drivers to see me. Another safety issue, it made the backup camera inoperable I did have to have the light replace at considerable cost so it is no longer available. I did ask the dealer to save the light for me and they did not. There was no warning messages on the vehicle computer system
Under recall 23S30 in 2023 my rear light bar assembly which included brake light, back up camera, and white reverse lights for illumination the area behind the vehicle when backing up. There was a new rear lightbar part issued as part of that recall. After almost 2 years the same issue has occurred again to my vehicle. I'm concerned the new part # has not resolved this original issue and a new recall needs to be put in place.
Moisture entered the rear light bar and caused the reverse / back-up lights to fail. Reverse / back-up lights do not work and thus do not illuminate the area behind the truck when backing up. The rear camera does not provide a usable image when the reverse / back-up lights do not illuminate the area behind the truck. The rear light bar was previously replaced about 9/15/2023 under Ford Recall 23S30 for the same issue. The replacement light bar suffers from the same moisture intrusion issue as the original light bar, so the original safety issue has not been resolved.
When going into reverse the reverse camera, and 360 cameras will lag significantly. In the best case situation you just slow down and let the cameras catch up. But some times it does not, then you have to put the truck back into park then launch the cameras again. This is also a large issue when parking next to close objects as the ultra sonics and cameras that show how close you are to object will also lag. This makes it hard to position the vehicle in situations where it is most needed. Software updates to date have done nothing to improve these experence.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses instances where the drive mode defaults to Tow/Haul after every...
- High voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fast charger level 3 with...
- Reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops...
- 26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Restores the Auto Hold toggle in the controls menu
- Quality improvements include
- Quality improvements include
- Quality improvements include: -Calibration update to address a block fault that triggers a warning light...
Related recalls
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
- Risk
- Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V‑144.
Recall number 25V272000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Recall number 25V131000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev?
5 of 93 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev (5%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev?
There are 2 recalls and 38 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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