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2016 Ford F-150 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2016 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 2,053 complaints. Owners mainly report distorted or blank backup-camera images, at a median 65,250 miles, with one crash reported and no related recall on file.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
39
2% of 2,053
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview camera shows a distorted, fuzzy, or lined image while backing up, sometimes leading to low-speed collisions.
  • Backup camera screen goes completely blank or blue in reverse, cutting off rear visibility.
  • Camera and infotainment screen issues appear together, with the touchscreen also going dark or responding slowly.
  • Backup camera and rear alert system work intermittently, sometimes fixing themselves after weather changes or restarts.
  • Some owners report the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) as the suspected cause of blank or frozen camera and radio screens.
  • Rear traffic/parking sensor alerts trigger falsely with nothing obstructing the vehicle.

When 2016 Ford F-150 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2020, latest Jun 26, 2026.

2016 Ford F-150 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2020Jun 2021Mar 2022Sep 2022Nov 2023Oct 2024Aug 2025Mar 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Jun 2026; peak May 2022 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 20103 (0%)
  2. 20115 (0%)
  3. 20125 (0%)
  4. 201313 (0%)
  5. 201424 (2%)
  6. 201532 (2%)
  7. 201639 (2%)
  8. 201713 (1%)
  9. 201833 (1%)
  10. 201985 (6%)
  11. 202038 (5%)
  12. 202179 (8%)
  13. 202229 (5%)
  14. 202332 (8%)
  15. 202416 (9%)
  16. 202526 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 Ford F-150 owners complained about the backup camera or collision avoidance system?
NHTSA has 39 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2016 F-150, about 2% of all 2,053 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford F-150 backup camera?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 F-150, even though some owners mention a similar recall covering other model years.
At what mileage do these camera problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 65,250 miles.
Did the camera problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2016 F-150.
How does the 2016 F-150 compare to other years for this issue?
The 2016 model's 39 complaints are higher than most earlier years (2010-2013 had 3 to 13 each) but lower than 2019's 85 and 2021's 79 complaints in this category.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.