2015 Ford Mustang · symptom sheet
Backup camera goes black or freezes
- 40owner reports
- 33,763median miles
- 5involved a crash
Newest report Feb 5, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
40 of the 71 reports of infotainment on the 2015 Mustang describe backup camera failure.
Part of Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (71 reports)
Tick what matches of 40 reports
Backup camera failure on other Mustang years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the camera (40 reports), the wiring or connector (14 reports) and the head unit or screen (13 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
All 11 recalls on the 2015 Ford Mustang, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Mustang
Rearview camera fmvss 111 noncompliance. Open.
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit. Closed dec 28, 2015.
Fires in the center console. Closed jul 27, 1999.
Windshield wiper failure. Closed feb 8, 1994.
Windshield wiper failure. Closed jul 21, 1993.
Stalling. Closed jan 21, 1988.
Steering coupling flange failure. Closed jun 2, 1978.
None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 22,000 and 50,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“When putting the vehicle into reverse the backup camera displayed an unusable red fuzzy screen. Backup camera was unable to assist in safely reversing and mirrors and parking sensors had to be used”
Filed Nov 30, 2025
“Back up camera goes in and out, fuel pump started making bad sounds a few month after buying it like screeching sounds got the car around 39000”
Filed Oct 7, 2023
“Recall: 22S06 back up camera not available. Took my mustang in for the recall and service rewired back up camera harness/wires. Week later, came went out again and upon self inspection, the dealership's repair of the wiring broke and dealership is demanding I pay for diagnostics and repairs.”
Filed Jul 10, 2022
“The backup camera on my 2015 Mustang has been repaired twice and continues to fail to work. The wiring harness for the camera in the trunk lid, was repaired once under warranty and again at my expense. On both occasions it worked briefly and failed. It still does nor work. I see there are many complaints about this problem and there is currently a recall. I have not heard from Ford”
Filed Mar 14, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 5 of 40 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 50 reports
- Tail lights or brake lights fail 34 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 32 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 30 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 28 reports