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 2015 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an upside-down and unclear image, causing the vehicle to bump into another vehicle on one occasion. No injuries or damages were reported. Several dealers were contacted about the failure and informed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera went blank, and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The contact stated that the trunk was dented, and the rear-view camera was damaged. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). In addition, the back over prevention system occasionally failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. An unknown message about the failure of the rearview camera was displayed on the screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was distorted and inverted. The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair; however, the contact declined the repair due to the cost. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, was notified of the failure by phone in 2024 and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact recently called the manufacturer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image would intermittently appear blank and at other times would display upside down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts required to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were unavailable and stated that parts were currently only available for Mustang vehicles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing or while driving forward, the rearview camera displayed a blank image or an upside-down image, with the message "Please Contact the Dealer" displayed. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the radio three times; however, the failure persisted. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image, an upside-down image, or the message "Please Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the radio three times, but the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse, the rearview camera displayed a black image, with the message "Camera Not Available" displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had progressively worsened. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were only available for Mustang vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview system became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image flickered, and the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Collision Avoidance complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are collision avoidance problems on the 2015 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2015 Ford Taurus, 22% of the model year's 279 complaints. The component named most often is warnings (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ford Taurus collision avoidance problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-695 (camera, Oct 13, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Taurus collision avoidance problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 91,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 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.