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2017 Ford Transit: backup camera failure

6 of the 98 complaints about the 2017 Ford Transit describe backup camera failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
6%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 44 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Backup camera failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · TX

Backup camera is no longer working. It has a white screen but no image, which makes it difficult to back up the van safely since it’s a large van and sits high. I live in a neighborhood with children and it’s challenging to see behind me when backing out of the driveway without the backup camera. Therefore, this is a safety issue. Ford and/or the federal safety agency have recalled these same backup cameras on other Ford Transit vans, including others manufactured in 2017, but did not include my van.

Filed Nov 30, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

My VIN number is not included in the backup camera recall. It says the recall includes the 2017 Transit. My back up camera stopped working about a year ago. Also when the camera stopped working my cruise control stopped working also. I believe this is a larger electrical issue.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Driver assistance · PA

The license plate lights were not working and they needed replaced. The sockets were bad. My mechanic purchased a replacement two light cable, which also plugs into the back-up camera in this Ford Transit., from the local Ford dealership. After replacing the cable with light sockets and pluging in the back-up camera, the camera went to a blue screen and no longer works. The ford garage stated that this was the right upgraded part. Being a buisness owner and using my vehicle for deliveries, I find this very dangerous not being able to see people, kids especially, as well as animals when backing up the van. There are hundred of thousands of these Transit vans being used by Amazon and various other companies and when I researched this problem, I find hundreds of complaints for this very same issue. After contacting the Ford company, they told me that there was no recall on this issue and would do nothing for me.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Driver assistance · MD

Vehicle rear camera has failed for the second time. Had it inspected at dealer and was told it was corrosion of wires, same as first time. Transit forums show it's a common problem. I don't want to back into/over anyone or run into something like my boat trailer which I did when it failed backing up and now have a large dent in the left rear door. Wire harness cost quoted at $450. There is obviously an issue. Thank you.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Driver assistance · 9,910 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. The contact stated that the back-up camera was reversed and distorted. Campers inn rv of raynham (720 church st, raynham, ma 02767) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v202000 (visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 9,910.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Driver assistance · NC

2017 ford transit. Consumers writes in regard to malfunctions with back up cameras. *as

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: wiringReported April 30, 2018 · 25,658 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V‑668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.

Recall number 18V275000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported October 23, 2017 · 65,206 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.

Recall number 17V668000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Ford Transit backup camera

Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2017 Ford Transit?

6 of 98 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford Transit (6%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Ford Transit?

There are 2 recalls and 44 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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