There are 2 owner-reported driver assist & adas complaints for the 2016 Ford Focusin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The backup camera works intermittently. When it does not work, it’s either a very fuzzy black screen with almost no visibility, or a completely black screen. You cannot see anything behind you using it. There were over 700,000 newer Ford vehicles recalled with the same issues. There are no warning lights.
The backup camera is often blank, distorted, or shows "camera not available".
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026