Ford Edge Back Over Prevention Problems
Owners have filed 311 complaints with NHTSA about back over prevention problems on the Ford Edge across 13 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “rearview camera” (25% of reports).
- 311back over prevention complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 7related recalls
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rearview camera: mentioned in 79 of 311 complaints (25%)
- Brakes hydraulic prevention: mentioned in 63 of 311 complaints (20%)
- Numbers service: mentioned in 55 of 311 complaints (18%)
- Rear view: mentioned in 40 of 311 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do back over prevention problems happen?
Based on 152 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 311 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge back over prevention complaints by model year
| Model year | Back Over Prevention complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 7 | 16% | 9,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 20 | 15% | 54,000 |
| 2021 Edge | 21 | 19% | 42,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 13 | 4% | 68,500 |
| 2019 Edge | 7 | 1% | 69,500 |
| 2018 Edge | 24 | 3% | 89,870 |
| 2017 Edge | 43 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 30 | 3% | 75,050 |
| 2015 Edge | 37 | 5% | 124,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 37 | 10% | 98,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 45 | 2% | 105,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 9 | 1% | 135,614 |
| 2011 Edge | 18 | 1% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (7)
Back over prevention:software
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Back over prevention:software
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Back over prevention:software
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Back over prevention:software
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
Back over prevention:display function; back over prevention:software
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Model years: 2020
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and there was no image displayed while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(R), the back over prevention camera failed to provide an image and the screen was black. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer was contacted and a…
See attached document for complaint.
The rear camera is having a glitch/ dark mode and is unable to fully inspect for any safety concerns despite myself checking my surroundings. It poses a hazard because it can cause myself to damage the car when Iâm trying to reverse the car to park and I can accidentally hit an animal, a…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the rear-view camera became darkened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have back over prevention problems?
No. NHTSA has 311 owner complaints about back over prevention for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge back over prevention?
Yes: 7 safety recalls list back over prevention. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about back over prevention problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “rearview camera”, in 79 of 311 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic prevention” (63).
Other Ford Edge problems
- Electrical System problems (2,619)
- Engine problems (2,609)
- Power Train problems (2,156)
- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
- Air Bags problems (1,306)
- Structure problems (959)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (681)
- Exterior Lighting problems (672)
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