Ford Recalls: Ford Motor Company has issued a major recall affecting over 1 million vehicles in the United States due to a rearview camera software defect.
The problem stems from a glitch that may cause the camera image to freeze, delay, or not display at all, increasing the risk of an accident while reversing.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that 1,075,299 vehicles are affected by the issue. It includes models from 2021 through 2025, such as the Ford Bronco, F-150, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Transit, and the Mustang Mach-E.
Luxury models like the Lincoln Nautilus and Navigator are also part of the recall.
Ford says it became aware of the issue after receiving over three dozen complaints, primarily from F-150 owners. One minor crash involving property damage has been linked to the defect so far.
In April, Ford engineers reproduced the failure and identified it as a software issue in the vehicle’s infotainment system.
Owners will begin receiving notification letters by June 16. A second letter will follow later this year with details about the fix, which Ford plans to deliver via an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
This means most owners won’t need to visit a dealership.
Earlier this year, Ford issued two other recalls involving rearview cameras, affecting nearly 289,000 vehicles. In those cases, the company had to replace the entire camera unit.
Ford has faced increasing scrutiny from regulators over camera issues. In 2023, the company agreed to a $165 million civil penalty after being cited for failing to issue timely recalls.
NHTSA originally opened an investigation in 2021 after a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles raised concerns about Ford’s recall response process.