Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera would display a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure had obstructed the driver's visibility which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact stated that they had been involved in two low-speed, parking lot accidents. The contact stated that no injuries were reported in either incident and that two separate police reports were filed; however, the police reports were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers and was given multiple estimates for the repair. The contact's husband attempted to replace the camera himself; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black or blue image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the visibility while reversing, which prevented the safe operation of the vehicle. After speaking with a friend who was a mechanic, the contact was informed that there were recalls on Ford vehicles for the rearview camera. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing at approximately 3 MPH, the back over prevention camera became blurry. The contact stated that the camera had failed completely and he was no longer able see an image on the screen. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) however, neither the VIN nor the make or model was included. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera and vehicle alert system would intermittently malfunction causing a visibility and safety hazard for the driver while in reverse. Also, the defrost system was intermittently faulty. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the failure listed was due to a faulty Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) computer system and the system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera was not displaying a static screen. The contact stated that the display went blank. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the software needed to be reprogrammed. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V151000 (Back Over Prevention) however, neither the VIN nor the year, make, or model was included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently displayed a distorted or blank image while the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the infotainment screen remained blank while driving. The contact also stated that the back-over prevention camera failed to operate as needed while the vehicle was in reverse. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the parts to fix the vehicle were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera failed to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about possibly running over a pedestrian due to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,323.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back-up camera display image was distorted or appeared as a blank gray screen, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Collision Avoidance complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are collision avoidance problems on the 2016 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2016 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 2,080 complaints. The component named most often is sensing system › camera (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Ford F-150 collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA lists no driver assistance recall for the 2016 Ford F-150, though it has 13 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford F-150 collision avoidance problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to driver assistance problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.