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.
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.
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.