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 Sep 19, 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
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Mustang
Rearview camera fmvss 111 noncompliance. Open.
NHTSA summary
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit. Closed dec 28, 2015.
NHTSA summary
Fires in the center console. Closed jul 27, 1999.
NHTSA summary
Windshield wiper failure. Closed feb 8, 1994.
NHTSA summary
Windshield wiper failure. Closed jul 21, 1993.
NHTSA summary
Stalling. Closed jan 21, 1988.
NHTSA summary
Steering coupling flange failure. Closed jun 2, 1978.
NHTSA summary
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
“Backup camera recall repair failed to connect the problem. Backup camera still not functioning.”
Filed Aug 14, 2023
“The rear view camera randomly became unavailable after starting the car. Restarting the car did the fix it. In my online research, it is said that the cause is a faulty wiring harness that Ford used between 2014 and 2017, which would affect my car (2015).”
Filed May 17, 2023
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.
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