2016 Ford Fusion back over prevention problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. System / Component Failed: The rearview camera system displays a blank, distorted, or black screen while the vehicle is in reverse, completely eliminating rearward visibility. 2. Safety Risk: The loss of backup camera functionality directly impairs critical rearward visibility while reversing…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while reversing, the back up camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is…Campaign 25V695000 · Oct 13, 2025
Back Over Prevention problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 Fusion | 15 | 1% |
| 2013 Fusion | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.