2016 FORD EDGE Back Over Prevention Problems

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the rearview camera could be replaced at the owner's expense; however, the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended before the vehicle came to a stop. The brake light was illuminated. While in reverse, the back-over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the handling of safety recalls 25V572 and 25V544 on my vehicle, and to urgently request your assistance in having all repairs authorized at a local Ford dealership, due to the profound unprofessionalism and neglect I have experienced from the selling dealership, Pure Honda Ferndale. My vehicle is a 2016 Ford Edge Sport with approximately 101,003 miles. I purchased it from Pure Honda Ferndale just prior to being notified of these active recalls, after which the vehicle was understandably grounded. The core of my issue lies with the conduct of the dealership's management. Before the recall notice and the vehicle being pulled from sale, I was in direct communication with the General Manager, Mr. Sheldon Taylor. He personally assured me that he would resolve several preexisting issues, including arranging for a vehicle exchange or repairs. These issues...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that a fee would be charged for the repair, but there was no guarantee that the repair would correct the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the rearview camera was replaced with an aftermarket part; however, the contact stated that the rearview camera was not operating as needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention screen displayed a blank screen. In addition, the back-over-prevention screen was frozen on the blank screen. The contact stated that due to the failure, the contact could not adjust the heating control or any safety features. The contact's husband had medical appointments, and the contact stated that because the outside temperature had changed, it was of huge concern. The contact stated that previously the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, and the failure was diagnosed as a failed back-over prevention system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that because the display screen was blank, the diagnostic test could not be performed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear camera image was intermittently black or distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer while it was under warranty; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the contact was charged a diagnostic test fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when she placed the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that failure occurred during the hot weather rather than in the cold months. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when he would place the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera would malfunction and either show a distorted image or a black screen. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that when the backup camera would malfunction the radio display would also be blank showing no selections. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the APIM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,100.