2016 Ford Mustang Back Over Prevention Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about back over prevention problems on the 2016 Ford Mustang, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rearview camera” (29% of reports).
- 52back over prevention complaints
- 51,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rearview camera: mentioned in 15 of 52 complaints (29%)
- Rear view: mentioned in 10 of 52 complaints (19%)
- Prevention contacted: mentioned in 8 of 52 complaints (15%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 8 of 52 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do back over prevention problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Ford Mustang back over prevention complaints by model year
| Model year | Back Over Prevention complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% | 52,622 |
| 2021 Mustang | 4 | 7% | 62,896 |
| 2020 Mustang | 12 | 10% | 56,671 |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 3% | 13,350 |
| 2018 Mustang | 12 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 64 | 24% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Mustang | 52 | 14% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Mustang | 41 | 9% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera was blank and then operated intermittently; however, the image was blurry. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions. During the first visit, the contact was informed that the…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the screen turned blue with a message that the back over prevention camera was unavailable. The failure was intermittent. The contact first received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Mustangs have back over prevention problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about back over prevention for the 2016 Ford Mustang (14% of the 379 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Mustang back over prevention?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list back over prevention. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do back over prevention problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about back over prevention problems on the 2016 Ford Mustang?
The most frequent phrase is “rearview camera”, in 15 of 52 complaints, followed by “rear view” (10).
Other 2016 Ford Mustang problems
See all 2016 Ford Mustang problems or back over prevention problems across all Mustang years.