2016 Ford F-150 driver assist problems

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Our rear view (back up) camera on our 2016 Ford F-150 is not working properly. It gives a distorted image or not image at all or sometimes works. Our truck only has approximately 60,000 and this should not be happening. This is available upon inspection. Matter of fact, Mel Hambelton Ford dealership inspected it and told us "I'm sorry; there is no recall on your VIN #". I do not know how there isn't! My safety concern is that this can work when reverse and go out at any moment and potentially cause a crash. Not to mention, we bought this truck brand new and expect items to last as we take care of our stuff. This has been going on for at least the last 6 months and as I google and do my own review we are NOT the only people having this problem with our rear view cameras on our 2016 Ford F-150. We need a recall. We have a recall on our 2016 Ford Flex rear view camera and that is working just fine. We had no warning lights or messages in our F-150 it just started acting up one day and not working

NHTSA complaint #11746701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Rear backup camera failed and is just showing a blue screen or black screen with squiggly lines.

NHTSA complaint #11727720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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.

NHTSA complaint #11700766 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

2016 F150 Lariat - Backup camera warning system is not working. Safety issue - When the vehicle transmission is placed in reverse the backup camera does not function. The touch screen in the cab displays a blue screen with the words "Please check surroundings for safety". The camera image displaying the rear area behind the vehicle should be displayed in the touch screen in the cab. This backup camera warning system malfunction has recently been reported and included in a large recall including 2017 vehicles but does not include the 2016 vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11694801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Just pick up son from day care on afternoon of [XXX]. We were heading out of pea ridge and it was raining that day so speed was approximately 52-55 mph when all the light for the traction system starting flashing followed by a metal squealing sound. pulled over and noticed the brake was hot. so limped it home at 25 mph and scheduled it to be in the shop. come to find out the rear axle had broke inside the housing, caliper had locked up. had that axle broke off and slid out of the housing most likely would of been fatal to my [XXX] in his car seat and my self. there was no warning light or anything before it happened, and it happened all withing about 35 seconds to 1 minute. truck was in accident 2 year priors and side swiped on left side, but Geico claims that since it passed the alignment test that it wasnt related. attached is pictures of the axle it self, and the copy of invoice from the mechanic shop INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11688976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

Just pick up son from day care on afternoon of [XXX]. We were heading out of pea ridge and it was raining that day so speed was approximately 52-55 mph when all the light for the traction system starting flashing followed by a metal squealing sound. pulled over and noticed the brake was hot. so limped it home at 25 mph and scheduled it to be in the shop. come to find out the rear axle had broke inside the housing, caliper had locked up. had that axle broke off and slid out of the housing most likely would of been fatal to my [XXX] in his car seat and my self. there was no warning light or anything before it happened, and it happened all withing about 35 seconds to 1 minute. truck was in accident 2 year priors and side swiped on left side, but Geico claims that since it passed the alignment test that it wasnt related. attached is pictures of the axle it self, and the copy of invoice from the mechanic shop INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11688976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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

NHTSA complaint #11687824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Uncommand downshift of the transmission at 50MPH causing the rear wheels to skid. This was accompanied by “Blind Spot System Fault”, “Cross Traffic System Fault”, “See Manual” warnings and a loss of transmission position indications (ie.. P-R-N-D-M-2-1). This appears to be similar to NHTSA Recal # 24S37 for 2014 F-150’s

NHTSA complaint #11687717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Uncommand downshift of the transmission at 50MPH causing the rear wheels to skid. This was accompanied by “Blind Spot System Fault”, “Cross Traffic System Fault”, “See Manual” warnings and a loss of transmission position indications (ie.. P-R-N-D-M-2-1). This appears to be similar to NHTSA Recal # 24S37 for 2014 F-150’s

NHTSA complaint #11687717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

When you put vehicle in reverse the back up camera has a blank screen

NHTSA complaint #11686486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, while activated, the rear-view camera started flashing, with stripes going from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,785.

NHTSA complaint #11682222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

I took my 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat in for repairs. I was getting a dash light on Blind Spot Warning and Cross Traffic Warning. My service advisor called and told me I needed a battery junction box but that part was no longer available and that my truck will begin to break down. It only has 46,611 miles and otherwise in excellent condition. I can't believe Ford does not have access the this part to fix my truck. Any suggestions?

NHTSA complaint #11671778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

I took my 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat in for repairs. I was getting a dash light on Blind Spot Warning and Cross Traffic Warning. My service advisor called and told me I needed a battery junction box but that part was no longer available and that my truck will begin to break down. It only has 46,611 miles and otherwise in excellent condition. I can't believe Ford does not have access the this part to fix my truck. Any suggestions?

NHTSA complaint #11671778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Power train failed and truck began to jerk and I lost control of the throttle. I had to throw myself (the truck) on the shoulder to avoid danger. Blinking lights on the dash board occurred. San Leandro Ford diagnosed issue as bad transmission and replaced it in November 2024. Inspected on site by authorized dealer. Told me customer problem must pay to have it replaced!! When I tried contacting national Ford representative and Bill Brandt dealership in Brentwood where purchased in Oct. 2016, no one wanted to take responsibility.

NHTSA complaint #11650367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Power train failed and truck began to jerk and I lost control of the throttle. I had to throw myself (the truck) on the shoulder to avoid danger. Blinking lights on the dash board occurred. San Leandro Ford diagnosed issue as bad transmission and replaced it in November 2024. Inspected on site by authorized dealer. Told me customer problem must pay to have it replaced!! When I tried contacting national Ford representative and Bill Brandt dealership in Brentwood where purchased in Oct. 2016, no one wanted to take responsibility.

NHTSA complaint #11650367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Driving vehicle after about 20min of run time the transmission downshifts hard and all or most driver assistance feature warnings alert they are not functioning. Engine RPMS raise but vehicle does not move. Vehicle got stranded on busy road during rush hour with no ability to move on its' own. Check Engine light and other warnings on dashboard. Later diagnosis with a scan tool and pin point testing verified that the Lead Frame inside the transmission has failed at 80k miles. More concerning than early failure is the safety problem this poses. Braking, steering, and propulsion are all affected significantly! Once vehicle is stopped and put into park it won't shift or start again. Also if the vehicle is in park when symptoms are present any input on the gas pedal raises and holds the engine RPM at redline/rev-limiter for approximately 5 seconds. TPS Sensors and throttle body are all functioning properly.

NHTSA complaint #11618733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Driving vehicle after about 20min of run time the transmission downshifts hard and all or most driver assistance feature warnings alert they are not functioning. Engine RPMS raise but vehicle does not move. Vehicle got stranded on busy road during rush hour with no ability to move on its' own. Check Engine light and other warnings on dashboard. Later diagnosis with a scan tool and pin point testing verified that the Lead Frame inside the transmission has failed at 80k miles. More concerning than early failure is the safety problem this poses. Braking, steering, and propulsion are all affected significantly! Once vehicle is stopped and put into park it won't shift or start again. Also if the vehicle is in park when symptoms are present any input on the gas pedal raises and holds the engine RPM at redline/rev-limiter for approximately 5 seconds. TPS Sensors and throttle body are all functioning properly.

NHTSA complaint #11618733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Vehicle randomly shifts into 1st or 2nd gear while driving at highway speeds. the wheels lock up and skid, then enters into limp mode. After the incident, the vehicle displays a "check manual," "Blind Spot Detection," and "Cross-Traffic Sensor" light display. After a few minutes in limp mode, the vehicle will correct itself and begin driving normally. This happens 70% of the times i drive the vehicle. I have taken it to the ford dealer 3 separate times. The warranty company won't fix it because when they drive it, it doesn't recreate the issue, and they tell me to keep driving it until the transmission goes out completely.

NHTSA complaint #11610803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Vehicle randomly shifts into 1st or 2nd gear while driving at highway speeds. the wheels lock up and skid, then enters into limp mode. After the incident, the vehicle displays a "check manual," "Blind Spot Detection," and "Cross-Traffic Sensor" light display. After a few minutes in limp mode, the vehicle will correct itself and begin driving normally. This happens 70% of the times i drive the vehicle. I have taken it to the ford dealer 3 separate times. The warranty company won't fix it because when they drive it, it doesn't recreate the issue, and they tell me to keep driving it until the transmission goes out completely.

NHTSA complaint #11610803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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.

NHTSA complaint #11609358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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.

NHTSA complaint #11608897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

When I’m driving my truck’s transmission wants to down shift to first gear at highway speeds making the rear wheels lock up doing 60 plus mph at random times and ford is aware of the issue this could have put me and my small children in a car accident I could only imagine what a first time driver would do

NHTSA complaint #11591854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the back-up camera image was distorted. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,500.

NHTSA complaint #11590520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

APIM unit and plastic body components 2016 F150, 31,071mi., Sync3 v3.0.20204 Symptoms: Malfunction of the power window controls, radio controls and instrument panel. The APIM also controls many other safety functions, such as rear camera, safety lanes, park assist, backup guides, gps, cruise control, trailer/tow information, and other warnings/features. It is notable that Ford has issued recalls for the APIM due to safety issues in different year F150s, as well as Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Fusion and Lincoln models Navigator and MK2 models, to name a few. This has been reported once, I spoke with a Ford representative and he setup an appointment at the dealership that was to setup an appoint for diagnosis before they setup a repair/replacement appointment. An appointment to setup an appointment to setup a diagnosis appointment to setup a repair appointment. Seriously, what is up with that? Finally, a plastic component from a side-step flew of while traveling a highway, narrowly missing an on-coming car.

NHTSA complaint #11560558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Backup camera not working

NHTSA complaint #11553583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

Backup camera not working

NHTSA complaint #11553583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Backup camera not working

NHTSA complaint #11553583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

UNKNOWN Called a Ford dealership and they stated 2 other vehicles of the same year/make/model had similar issues. They couldn't find the issue. The touch screen radio got super hot to the point of not being able to touch it. Can't control the radio or climate from main panel. Can't lock or unlock truck manually or with key. Can't roll down windows from drivers side or adjust mirrors. Blind spot warning came on and at the same time all the tire pressure sensors lit up on the dash as well as the parking aid warning and airbag light. Worried about the risk of airbag deploying without cause, or fire from the radio getting so hot.

NHTSA complaint #11546310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

UNKNOWN Called a Ford dealership and they stated 2 other vehicles of the same year/make/model had similar issues. They couldn't find the issue. The touch screen radio got super hot to the point of not being able to touch it. Can't control the radio or climate from main panel. Can't lock or unlock truck manually or with key. Can't roll down windows from drivers side or adjust mirrors. Blind spot warning came on and at the same time all the tire pressure sensors lit up on the dash as well as the parking aid warning and airbag light. Worried about the risk of airbag deploying without cause, or fire from the radio getting so hot.

NHTSA complaint #11546310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.