2013 Ford F-150: backup camera failure

Filed May 6, 2026 · MN

Rear camera is intermittent. Many times as im utilizing it the camera will fail leaving me a blank screen or distorted. This is a safety issue because it occurs during a vehicle movement. A warning sign appears after the fact to have it serviced by a dealer.

Filed Oct 22, 2025 · Driver assistance · 66,776 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a blue screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,776.

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black or green screen while the vehicle was shifted in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact stated that the image was located on the rearview mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2025 · FL

I have a 2013 F150 XLT. It is displaying the same backup camera issues that the recent recall has described, however it is not included in the recall. When I put the transmission in reverse, the backup camera display is either blank, shows a momentary blue screen, then blank or shows a distorted reversed image with no guidelines. I'm just reporting this information in an effort to expand Ford's recall to all years/models effected by this backup camera fault. Thanks.

Filed Sep 18, 2025 · Driver assistance · 132,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that an image appeared intermittently. The contact stated that occasionally the screen displayed a blank image. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2025 · NJ

The issue involves the rear backup camera system on my 2013 Ford F-150. The camera functions intermittently — sometimes it goes completely black, other times it freezes and does not change image, and occasionally displays a message that says "Camera Unavailable." This happens unpredictably and may change mid-use, even while the vehicle is actively reversing.e component that has failed is the rear-view backup camera system, which appears to be a software-related malfunction (as similar issues have been recalled in newer Ford models). The vehicle and system are available for inspection upon request.This failure presents a significant safety hazard. Because the camera may stop working mid-reverse, it can result in an inability to see behind the vehicle, potentially causing injury to pedestrians (especially children or people in blind spots), damage to property, or accidents in tight spaces. The inconsistent nature of the issue makes it particularly dangerous, as a driver may unknowingly rely on a malfunctioning system.Yes, I contacted the local Ford dealership to report the issue. They acknowledged the possibility of a software or system issue but stated I would need to pay $250 for a diagnostic, which would not go toward the cost of any repair. Due to the high diagnostic fee and the fact that this may be a systemic issue, I have not proceeded further yet.There were no prior warning lamps or alerts before the issue started. The only messages displayed occur at the moment of failure and include "Camera Unavailable" or a blank screen with no visual feed. These symptoms began in April 2025 and have continued sporadically since then.I am submitting this complaint because this is a serious safety concern, and I believe there may be a broader software issue affecting earlier Ford models, similar to those recalled in newer vehicles. As the driver, I should not bear responsibility for a system that is inherently defective and critical to safe vehicle operation.

Filed Jul 27, 2025 · TN

When I put my Truck in Reverse...My Backup Camera goes BLACK with NO PICTURE. Which has caused me to back into things.

Filed Jul 3, 2025 · Electrical · TN

When putting truck in Reverse... Back-Up Camera goes Blank(Black-Out)

Filed Jun 8, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I keep seeing about the f-150/s being recalled for the rear view cameras not working but mine works and doesn’t works sometimes but keep being told that there is no recall but if you google any of the problems i have it is a reoccurring problem in other 2013 f-150s. Also problems with rear sliding heated back window the driverside shatters. The molded frame transmission needed repaired or replaced. Ecoboost leaking antifreeze behind passenger side front tire. The timing and phasers needing replaced. All are known common problems but ive been told are not recallable problems.

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · PA

Since I purchased the vehicle I have found numerous it’s that are claimed as recommended fixes as the dealer has told me. And now that I keep seeing the rear camera show up for recalls is what made me mad enough to write this. My vehicle has the rear camera that will go off and either not show anything as if I was not in reverse which I am at the time, or it just shows a blue screen. And I have seen other people complain about this on YouTube for my model/year. Also the transmission lead frame which they did end up actually saying when it went that there was a recall for this, BUT if a certain code supposedly didn’t show up on the code reader it was not covered under the warranty. Which of course mine did not have the correct code so I had to pay out of pocket. But coincidentally when I picked it up they said they gave me a discount which everyone knows when a dealer states something they are charging there is no change in the price, but that went from $1150 to $850 I believe. Also the timing chain is known to jump and cause engine failure. Next this stuff may not have to do with safety so I’m sure you will also deny responsibility for is the rear main seal is known to leak. The turbo leaks behind the passenger side front tire. And the driverside back split power heated window is known to shatter. Can anyone tell me how all these can be on the internet as problems and “recommended fixes” then now the new ones get recalls for the same issues and mine is not covered and the new ones are. Yes you can look them all up and see them for yourself. When I found the back window one I was looking to find out how to replace it myself when the first video that showed up was a guy saying he did the same thing looking for how to fix it, and seen videos of people saying that it is a recommended fix for ford. The only receipts I may have, I will look is for the transmission lead frame and the one for the back window. I will look for them. The other problems still

Filed Jan 24, 2022 · Driver assistance · TX

The back up camera show blue or black while trying to backup.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Driver assistance · CT

The backup camera displays incorrectly for example, if a wall or a object is on my left side when I look at camera display on the monitor the wall or object appears in the monitor on the right side. It's like the camera is in reverse