Ford Recalls 200,000 Vehicles in US Over Malfunction Risk
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Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles to address a software issue that may cause the rearview camera to malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Why It Matters
The recall highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle technology reliability and driver safety. Malfunctioning rearview cameras can increase crash risks by limiting visibility or distracting drivers. As more cars rely on advanced software, addressing defects quickly is essential to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians, and to maintain trust in automotive safety standards.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles to address a software issue that may cause the rearview camera to malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles to address a software issue that may cause the rearview camera to malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Gene J. Puskar/AP
What To Know
According to Ford's notice to U.S. highway safety regulators, the defect can cause the camera to either display a blank screen or keep the image on the display after the vehicle is no longer in reverse, potentially distracting the driver.
Dealerships will update the camera software at no cost to owners. Notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by July 28.
The recall number is 25S72. Vehicle owners can reach Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
A total of 200,061 vehicles are affected, including the following models:
Ford:
Bronco Sport, model years 2021-2024
EcoSport, model years 2020-2021
Edge, model years 2019-2020
Escape, model years 2020-2022
Expedition, model years 2020-2021
Explorer, model years 2020-2024
F-150, model years 2019-2020
F-250 SD, model years 2020-2022
Fusion, model years 2019-2020
Maverick, model years 2022-2024
Mustang, model years 2019-2023
Ranger, model years 2019-2023
Transit, model years 2020-2023
Transit Connect, model years 2018-2022
Lincoln:
Aviator, model years 2020-2023
Continental, model years 2019-2020
Corsair, model years 2020-2022
MK2, model years 2019-2020
Nautilus, model years 2019-2020
Navigator, model years 2020-2021
Ford had a recall in May affecting more than a million vehicles over a software malfunction with the rearview cameras.
In a May 27 letter, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed Ford notified the group of a safety recall relating to a software error that "may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse." The safety recall report was submitted on May 9.
Ford also issued a recall over backup camera problems in April, impacting about 289,000 Broncos and pickup models. In April, the company recalled about 120,000 vehicles because of brake fluid leaks and 20,000 for a control module glitch.
Ford is known for vehicles like the F-Series pickup, the best-selling truck line in the U.S. for decades, and the Mustang, introduced in 1964.
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