2018 Ford Edge Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, 3% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 84,935 miles. A related recall, campaign 25V572000, covers rearview camera replacement.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 28
- 3% of 824
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,935 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Back-over prevention system fails to activate when someone walks behind the vehicle, even after dealer replacement of the audio unit.
- Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights and sensor alerts illuminate on the dash with no object or vehicle present nearby.
- Rearview camera shows a blank or black screen when shifting into reverse, in some cases only during hot weather.
- Rearview mirror and instrument panel go blank, later diagnosed by the dealer as an APIM module failure that also disables the rearview camera.
- Owners who received recall notice for campaign 25V572000 report the rearview camera still displays a black screen because replacement parts were not yet available.
- Infotainment screen shows both forward and rearview camera images at once, with touchscreen buttons lagging or unresponsive.
When 2018 Ford Edge collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 3, 2021, latest May 28, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 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
- How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2018 Ford Edge, which is 3% of the 824 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Edge rearview camera?
- Yes. Campaign 25V572000, reported in 2025, covers 2015-2018 Edge vehicles among others; Ford dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary at no charge.
- At what mileage do these camera and collision-avoidance problems typically show up?
- NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 84,935 miles at the time these complaints were filed.
- Have these camera issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these 28 complaints.
- Are camera complaints worse in the 2018 Edge than other model years?
- The 2018 Edge's 28 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 25% share seen in 2021 and 20% in 2022, so this area is less prominent for 2018 than for some later model years.