2017 Ford Edge Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 47 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, about 3% of its 1,357 total complaints for the year. The problems tie to recall 25V572000 for the rearview camera, with 2 crashes and 5 injuries reported and a median failure mileage of 89,000.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 47
- 3% of 1,357
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 89,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Backup camera fails to display or shows a black screen with a 'Camera Not Available' message when shifting into reverse.
- Rearview camera stops working in cold weather until the vehicle warms up, despite dealers finding no diagnostic codes.
- Rear camera image turns fuzzy, static-filled, or blue-screened, sometimes recurring after a paid repair.
- Camera fails intermittently, working on some reverse attempts and not others, obstructing the view of people or objects behind the vehicle.
- Owners report being notified of recall 25V572000 for the back-over prevention camera but told replacement parts were unavailable for a long period.
When 2017 Ford Edge collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2021, latest Jun 10, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2017 Ford Edge have a backup camera recall?
- Yes. Recall 25V572000, reported September 3, 2025, covers the rearview camera on 2015-2018 Ford Edge and other models; dealers inspect and replace the camera as needed at no charge.
- How common are camera problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 47 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2017 Edge, about 3% of the 1,357 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge camera problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 89,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have the 2017 Ford Edge camera issues caused crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2017 Edge shows 2 crashes and 5 injuries reported.