Ford Taurus Back Over Prevention Problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about back over prevention problems on the Ford Taurus across 10 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “rearview camera” (38% of reports).
- 130back over prevention complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rearview camera: mentioned in 50 of 130 complaints (38%)
- Rear view: mentioned in 36 of 130 complaints (28%)
- Prevention contacted: mentioned in 20 of 130 complaints (15%)
- Displayed blank: mentioned in 14 of 130 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do back over prevention problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 130 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Ford Taurus back over prevention complaints by model year
| Model year | Back Over Prevention complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 9 | 50% | 111,662 |
| 2018 Taurus | 13 | 26% | 60,000 |
| 2017 Taurus | 2 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 26 | 31% | 64,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 61 | 22% | 90,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 89,787 |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 2% | 111,500 |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 24,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an 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. 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 October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while geared in Reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperative. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. The contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was a hole in the bumper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Tauruss have back over prevention problems?
No. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about back over prevention for the Ford Taurus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Taurus back over prevention?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “rearview camera”, in 50 of 130 complaints, followed by “rear view” (36).
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