2016 Ford Escape Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 214 of 1,123 complaints (19%) on the 2016 Ford Escape, with 6 reported crashes. NHTSA recall 25V695000 covers rearview camera replacement for this defect, and the median failure mileage is 85,000 miles.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 214
- 19% of 1,123
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera goes blank or displays 'Camera Not Available' while in reverse, sometimes leading to collisions with parked vehicles, fire hydrants, or other cars.
- Camera image intermittently fails after the engine warms up, then returns once the vehicle cools down.
- APIM (module controlling SYNC, GPS, radio, and rearview camera) shuts down mid-drive, taking the backup camera and other dash functions offline with it.
- Camera screen shows a black or blue display instead of the reverse image, sometimes flickering on briefly before failing again.
- Owners who received the recall notice for Campaign 25V695000 report that replacement parts were unavailable or repairs took an unreasonable amount of time.
When 2016 Ford Escape collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2020, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are camera problems on the 2016 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 214 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2016 Escape, which is 19% of all 1,123 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Escape backup camera?
- Yes. Campaign 25V695000, reported 2025-10-13, covers rearview camera replacement on the 2015-2016 Escape and other Ford/Lincoln models; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- Has the camera failure caused any crashes?
- NHTSA data lists 6 crashes tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2016 Escape, with no reported fires or injuries.
- At what mileage do these camera problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2016 Escape is 85,000 miles.
- Is the 2016 Escape worse than other years for this issue?
- Yes. The 2016 Escape's 214 complaints (19% share) are the highest count in this area across all model years listed, ahead of 2015 (149 complaints, 14%) and 2014 (51 complaints, 2%).