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2019 Ford F-150: backup camera failure

65 of the 1,350 complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150 describe backup camera failure.

owner complaints
65
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
50,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 76 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Backup camera failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Driver assistance · UT

Rear backup camera intermittently fails or displays blank, dark and distorted image when vehicle is in reverse, creating a safety hazard and increasing risk of collision. Occurs when shifting into reverse and creates safety risk for pedestrians, children, cyclists and property. Similar F-150's are already under recall for this same issue, even 2019 F-150 models.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Electrical · VA

Bought truck from Carvanna with a open recall. Backup camera listed on description as couldn't remedy and also pictures of it not working. Took to friendship Ford for major repairs and asked them to fix recall. Wouldn't fix back up camera cause couldn't get to duplicate. Contacted my case worker corrina at carvanna executive resolution team told her they wouldn't fix the recall also sent her a video of the back up camera not working she responded by she couldn't make Ford do anything and would look into it. Truck completely lost power in a snowstorm lost power steering got the truck in to wallace Ford Kingsport tn. They replaced wiring to the back of the truck along with the back up camera recall.

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Acceleration, Transmission · KY

Around curves truck will down shift too many gears. The problem was when it did it recently with the icey roads the tires locked up for a second and I got sideways. I got it straight but if a car was coming I would crashed. My speed was around 50 but I let off the gas to slow down for the curver never applied brakes yet. It does it usually when slowing down its done it since ive owned it and its never bothered me too much until this recent instance. No warning lights, only recall is back up camera I dont have issues with. Ive complained to many ford dealers and my year dose not qualify, if I want to get it fixed I need to buy new transmission.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · MN

Backup camera became blurry. Then it froze. Now it backup image froze and remains on screen when vehicle is put in drive. Dealer and Ford says not under recall or the 15 year warranty program even though vehicle is in the year of the warranty. Yes dealer knows. A [XXX] is now driving vehicle under learners permit. Yes ford dealer inspected and said was foggy lens. Had ford check their OASIS system and they said vehicle is not listed. Stated they won’t give me a response in writing that it is not concerned because that proprietary information. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 17, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

Every time that the vehicle is started the sink system defaults to where no memory is saved. The menu becomes an operative where no buttons on the touchscreen can be pushed, as well as the rear camera will get stuck on the screen while and drive trying to reset the system makes it somewhat operable, but a master reset cannot be performed as the screen freezes.

Filed Dec 6, 2025 · Visibility · CA

The rear camera goes blank when put in reverse. The screen shows "rear camera not available". There were multiple recalls for rear view camera system but my year and model is not included. A lot of same complaints on the web regarding the same issue.

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Electrical · IL

Rear camera sporadically goes blanks or distorts

Filed Dec 2, 2025 · Driver assistance · 67,305 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view display displayed a black image. In addition, the rear-view camera displayed an error message, which indicated that the rear-view camera display was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear view camera system. The contact was informed that the rear-view camera system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall that had a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 67,305.

Filed Nov 14, 2025 · Driver assistance · MD

rearview camera displays a blank or distorted image. There was a recall, but my VIN wasn’t included. The camera went blank while I was backing into my driveway and I ended up hitting my boat trailer, which caused damage to my bumper. The screen display currently randomly goes from blank, distorted too very dark.

Filed Nov 3, 2025 · ME

The rear camera view displays the warning "the camera is not available" on the screen. A blurry, distorted flickering image is displayed on the screen. This is the same thing I see with my 2016 Ford Fusion, whose camera has been recalled. I'm not sure if this is an intermittent issue or not, but yesterday it was a persistent issue.

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · OK

The rear backup camera works off and on, as demonstrated by the attached pictures. It has been working in this manner for the past couple of years. It will work properly for long periods of time then go for days in the distorted mannger. The pictures taken were over a one day period. The worst part is that it acts up in the most inappropriate times. There is no specific reason for the camera to not work. No wiring is loose and the system has all appropriate updates. I suspect it falls along the same lines as all of the other recalls foe these cameras. I asked the dealership, which performs all maintenance on my vehicle, to check it out under the recall but they refuse and offer to charge me for repairs, which is why I am filing this notice.

Filed Oct 24, 2025 · Driver assistance · 55,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was intermittently distorted while reversing. A message to call the dealer was displayed. Two unknown dealers were contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported November 12, 2019 · 135,725 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
Risk
Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Recall number 19V805000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2019 Ford F-150 backup camera

Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2019 Ford F-150?

65 of 1,350 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150 (5%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2019.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Ford F-150?

There is 1 recall and 76 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Ford F-150

Harsh shifting 200Jerking 142Transmission failure 135Check engine light 107Slipping 105Stalling 91Loss of power 83Hesitation 79Knocking 48Won't shift 40Oil consumption 39Start-stop 34Shudder 33Engine failure 32Misfire 20Wipers 18Fire or smoke 17Adaptive cruise 16Collision warning 13Door locks 12Screen failure 12Sudden acceleration 12Grinding brakes 11Headlights 8Overheating 8Power steering loss 8Won't start 8Coil spring 5Key fob 5

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