Ford Mustang backup camera problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Electrical · GA

Rearview camera fails nearly all the time. Only works for a few seconds on the first use of the day (cold start)

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Electrical · GA

On this 2022 Ford Mustang, the rear camera keeps showing a blue screen so my son is not able to see behind him when in reverse. I initially saw on my Ford app that there was a Service Bulletin 25N17 saying that the camera would be replaced. I called two separate dealers and they told me they didn’t see the bulletin and I would have to pay to have diagnosed and repaired. Today I looked on Ford app and the bulletin is gone. I called Ford Customer Service and was told that the bulletin has been changed to a 15 year unlimited warranty but the updated part will not be available until at least 2/2027 and they will not provide a replacement with the current available camera and I would have to wait for the new updated camera. They told me to tell the dealer to look it up in their SSSC system. In the meantime, my son can’t see behind him when he backs up. The car is so low, you can’t see behind it when backing. Can something be done to force Ford into providing the camera replacement that they have now and later replace with the updated camera? We purchased the car new. It was at Ford today having a Fuel Jumper Line recall completed and they told me the backup camera wasn’t working and told me I needed to have it repaired at my cost. If I purchase an aftermarket replacement camera, will the Ford or the dealership have to reimburse me and replace it when the part is available?

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · TX

Mechanic confirmed internal steering rack failure. Mechanic also confirmed every front suspension component is loose/makes noise. Mechanic informed me that this specific vehicle model and year is known for this steering rack problem. I did further research after getting an over $10,000 bill and realized that this problem has been recalled but our vehicle is not included because it was only for 2022-2023 (we own a 2020). I also found MANY other people complaining online about the same problem and some of which has exact scenarios as us (all of different model years). One person had a distorted backup camera and the failing steering rack which is what is going on with us. The backup camera was recalled. I have reason to believe there is an electrical problem with the car because most issues we have are electrical. The steering rack is not hydraulic it’s electrical. We have also had the cars internal tire pressure meter reading low/high when it is not. I am concerned about driving the vehicle because the steering could lock up. It is currently making an very loud noise when turning the wheel. I am also concerned about this potentially ruining the suspension. The car does NOT have a message pop up on the screen to notify there’s a problem like the recall for the 2022-2023 mustangs. We have been driving around unaware of such a significant problem because we ONLY have the noise while turning. Based on other people who have talked on forums, some people have commented almost getting in accidents due to the steering locking up at turns and driving into oncoming traffic. One person also noted the same suspension problem along with the steering like us. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. I spoke with Ford customer service and all they can do is have me take it and pay for an inspection and they can offer to assist with the cost. The representatives were STRICTLY prohibited from referring me to report to the federal safety agency.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Electrical · CT

This complaint is a formal notification of a Recall Remedy Failure regarding the federal safety agency Campaign 22V082000 / 25V572000 (Rearview Camera Wiring Harness / Camera Replacement). My vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership on 07/22/2026 to complete the recall remedy. Following the service, the backup camera functionality has completely degraded and is now worse than before the service. The screen is consistently displaying entirely black / distorted screen / Message Camera not available, presenting an ongoing, unmitigated back-over safety hazard. The manufacturer's remedy has failed to resolve the safety defect. Returned to the authorized Ford dealership on 08/21/2026 and was told this is a known issue and there is another "recall" fix for this issue, but parts are now available at this time. I need to follow up in a month or more.

Filed Jul 10, 2026 · Body · FL

Our 2017 has had an ongoing problem through the years with the passenger door opening at speed. Sometimes going 70 mph on the interstate. Lately it has happened more and more. Yesterday, my wife called me at work, very upset saying that the passenger door popped open again on her way to work. I have read that Ford has had some issues with driver side doors opening, but have not seen a recall for the passenger side. This is very dangerous and scares my wife. Ford seems to be very slow with giving attention to safety issues. Last year, our rearview camera on the same car was supposed to have been repaired. They did part of the job but said they are waiting on a part. That was October of 2025. I have heard nothing back. I have contacted the dealership, who tells me they will get back with me, but they basically have not. Meanwhile, I still have a nonworking backup camera. I know they are bogged down with recalls, but these are ongoing, very serious safety issues.

Filed Jun 26, 2026 · Electrical · VA

The rear view camera has a recall. I took the vehicle into a Ford dealership on 6/23/26 for this recall. This is a risk to myself and others because backup cameras are a federally required safety feature. This is my 2nd attempt for Ford to fix this recall at two separate dealerships. Ford does not care about their recalls and the safety of Ford customers! I almost hit another car that was coming out due to the blind spots on that vehicle. My young daughter also drives the car and this is not the 1970’s as young drivers depend on that feature. Ford said that they could not find the problem with this issue and further diagnosing must be done on my part for $198. This is not fair to customers as this was a recall issue. If Ford is not properly training their technicians to diagnose this issue, it should not be the responsibility of the customer to pay for their error in producing this car. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by a Ford dealership. There were no warning lights or issues that were displayed. Ford only sent out letters stating that a recall was issued on the problem. In May of 2026 my backup camera and trunk was not working. Ford inspected and replaced the parts on the vehicle that they assumed was part of the recall. For a 2016 Mustang, a common cause is not just the camera itself but also wiring/connectors in the trunk area or the APIM/radio module that displays the image. If the dealer simply performed the recall software update or replaced one component and the screen is still blank, the underlying problem may not have been fully diagnosed. This the 2nd attempt to have a recall fixed by Ford but to no avail (2 separate dealerships)

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical · FL

Infotainment system flickers/goes blank even after being repaired at Ford Service center. Back up camera unavailable and anything controlled by touchscreen does not work

Filed Jun 12, 2026 · Driver assistance, Seat belts · 175,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to lock or latch securely into the buckles. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to operate as intended. The contact received a safety recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failures but declined to assist with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2026 · CA

The trunk wiring which powers the tail lights, brake and parking lights, turn signals, trunk light, and the back up camera is too short, and it stretches and breaks when the trunk is opened and closed. Ford is aware of the issue, but is unwilling to fix it. The back up camera was already recalled, but it and the trunk light are not working again because the trunk wiring issue has not been addressed. The biggest auto safety issue is that the tail lights, brake and parking lights, turn signals, and back up light could also fail due to the trunk wiring being too short.

Filed May 2, 2026 · Driver assistance · GA

The backup camera goes blank and says to contact Ford