2014 Ford Taurus: backup camera failure

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · TX

The backup camera will sometimes produce a grainy image or prompt a warning the camera isn't working. This issue has been noticed for other vehicles and issued a recall for the Ford Taurus but doesn't cover my vehicles year, 2014. The 2015 recall affects 2015 and later tauruses, 25V695000.

Filed Oct 23, 2025 · VA

The rearview camera system intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. At times, the screen remains black or frozen instead of showing the live rear view. The camera and wiring are still installed and available for inspection upon request. When the rearview camera fails, I cannot see behind the vehicle while reversing. This creates a risk of collision with objects, other vehicles, or pedestrians—particularly in driveways, parking lots, or areas where children or pedestrians may be behind the car. The lack of a working camera significantly reduces rear visibility and situational awareness. The issue occurs intermittently, and while I have experienced it multiple times, it has not yet been officially diagnosed or confirmed by a dealer or service center. However, I have learned that similar camera failures have been recalled for the same make and model from 2015–2025, which suggests the 2014 model may also be affected by the same defect. No, the vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives specifically for this issue, but it is available for inspection if needed. There were no warning lamps, error messages, or prior indications before the failure. The issue began occurring a month ago and has continued intermittently since then without warning.

Filed Oct 11, 2025 · NJ

Ford recalls vehicles due to issue with rearview cameras, because their rearview cameras can go blank or display a distorted image. According to the federal safety agency, this a safety issue. I have a 2014 Ford Taurus SEL with the rearview camera can blank and give me a msg to contact my dealer or display a distored image. I have contacted Ford on this problem and they responded with they will note it. I feel that since this is a safet concern that my vehicle should be included in the recall. My vehicle only has approx 52,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Electrical · OH

Back up camera doesn't work most of the time, and some times it's upside down!!!! Should be under the current recall, but my make/model year isn't covered!!!

Filed Jul 3, 2025 · Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank or distorted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related to the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: RQ21002 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · IN

Ford has just announced a recall for certain model year Taurus and Fusion vehicles regarding malfuntion of the backup camera. My 2014 Taurus is not included in the recall, notwithstanding the fact that it exhibits the same malfuntioning characteristics as those included in the recall: sometimes presenting a black screen, sometimes presenting an upsidedown image, and occasionally presenting a correct image. The camera began exhibiting these characteristics about four years ago. I believe that the recall population should be extended to include the 2014 Taurus.

Filed Oct 15, 2024 · Electrical · MI

rear view camera image is blank, distorted or inverted on 2014 Ford Taurus. Never know which will happen when car is put into reverse.

Filed Jun 7, 2023 · Driver assistance · 163,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the back-up camera was inoperable. The contact stated that on several occasions the camera image displayed was upside down, distorted or showed a black screen. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,000 miles · FL

Back up camera glitches either upside down, all black, or blue. Saying visit dealership. This effect the sensors when backing up. Multiple people have this problem with the 6th generation ford taurus. When you go to the dealership they tell you it's a $250 part with a additional $50 labor. Ford knows this is a problem, I personally think it should be recalled.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. The contact stated that the rear view camera was inoperable. The rear view camera occasionally showed a blank screen or an upside-down view while reversing. The instrument panel displayed a message that the camera was not available. The vehicle was taken to fletcher auto group ford (3015 turkey creek road, blvd, joplin, mo 64801, (417)-317-5307) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an internal part in the camera failed and that the camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v575000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · KS

My back up camera works sometimes and sometimes it just displays a black screen or shows a message that says "backup camera unavailable, please contact your dealership"

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. The contact stated while reversing out of the garage, the back up camera became inoperable. An error message which stated camera not available was displayed. The vehicle was taken to arundel ford located at 1561 portland rd, arundel, me 04046, to be diagnosed. The result was inconclusive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.