How many owners complained about camera problems on the 2016 Ford Expedition?

NHTSA lists 19 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2016 Expedition, which is 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Expedition backup camera?

Yes. Recall 25V572000 covers the rearview camera on certain 2015-2017 Expedition vehicles among other Ford models; Ford dealers will inspect and replace the camera as necessary at no charge.

At what mileage do camera problems typically show up on the 2016 Expedition?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 100,000 miles.

Did the camera failures cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Expedition shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Are other Expedition model years affected by camera complaints too?

Yes. The 2015 model year had 17 complaints (10% share) and the 2017 model year had 32 complaints (9% share) in this same category, so the issue is not unique to 2016.

2016 Ford Expedition Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 100,000 miles. A related recall, 25V572000, covers the rearview camera on this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 19; 9% of 216
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 100,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Rearview camera fails or goes blank intermittently when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, sometimes displaying a black or blue screen with a 'Camera Not Available' message.
Backup camera image appears distorted, foggy, or discolored, making it hard to see what is behind the vehicle while reversing.
Some owners report the camera failing repeatedly over time, including one case of five separate failures.
Several owners who received notice of recall 25V572000 for back-over prevention reported that replacement parts were not yet available when they tried to get the repair done.
One owner reported the rear camera failure was traced to a physically broken camera unit at 90,000 miles.

When 2016 Ford Expedition collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2021, latest Aug 28, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2026 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition

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 Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (2%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (1%)
201517 (10%)
201619 (9%)
201732 (9%)
20180 (0%)
20199 (2%)
202014 (3%)
20216 (3%)
202221 (19%)
20234 (6%)
202413 (17%)
20258 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many owners complained about camera problems on the 2016 Ford Expedition?: NHTSA lists 19 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2016 Expedition, which is 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Expedition backup camera?: Yes. Recall 25V572000 covers the rearview camera on certain 2015-2017 Expedition vehicles among other Ford models; Ford dealers will inspect and replace the camera as necessary at no charge.
At what mileage do camera problems typically show up on the 2016 Expedition?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 100,000 miles.
Did the camera failures cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Expedition shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Are other Expedition model years affected by camera complaints too?: Yes. The 2015 model year had 17 complaints (10% share) and the 2017 model year had 32 complaints (9% share) in this same category, so the issue is not unique to 2016.