Back Over Prevention Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 77 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (57 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Ford Taurus


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Ford Taurus

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently operated; however, the image was distorted, upside down, or completely blank.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

Backup camera delayed display of rear view when in reverse, followed by a message stating the camera was unavailable, to contact the dealer. Small impact with parking sign when backing into the parking spot.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

See attached letter   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Rearview camara assist works then quits and the duel heat only works on the driver's side and blows cold air on the passenger side and it smells like it's getting exhaust in the car ?but the fan motor is working fine and so does the ac!   Read details...

The Camera System problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while in reverse, the backup camera would either flash blue or appear upside down on the screen. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the backup camera had been defective since the vehicle was purchased.   Read details...




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