Ford Issues Major Recall of 1.1 Million Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Glitch

• Ford Issues Major Recall of 1.1 Million Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Glitch
• Has your Ford been recalled?

The Ford Motor Company has issued a sizable recall of over 1 million vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles, stemming from a problem with the rearview camera system that could result in accidents and property damage.

A "software error" potentially exists in the affected models' rearview camera systems, which shows drivers a video feed facing behind the vehicle while in reverse to help them safely back up. This issue can potentially cause that video feed "to delay, freeze or not display when the vehicle is in reverse," according to the company's filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Around 1.1 million vehicles released between 2021 and 2025 were named in the recall, which Ford submitted to the NHTSA.

Ford was initially contacted by the administration in January after it received three dozen complaints about this issue in 2021-2023 Ford F-150 models. The company is aware of at least one allegation where this glitch resulted in a minor accident that resulted in property damage.

If your vehicle has been recalled, it'll need a free software update.

"The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025," the filing explained. "A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025."

Has your Ford been recalled?

The recall includes the following cars: 

• Lincoln Nautilus and Mach-E models released between 2021 and 2023.
• Bronco, F-150 and Edge models released between 2021 and 2024.
• Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 models released across 2023 and 2024.
• Expedition and Navigator models released between 2022 and 2024.
• Transit models released between 2021 and 2025.
• Ranger and Mustang models released in 2024.

If you have any questions about this recall, you can reach out to the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov. 

Ford did not respond to a request for comment before publication.

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