Ford recalls nearly 1.1-million vehicles over rearview camera software issue
Ford is recalling nearly 1.1-million vehicles in the US because rearview cameras may not display images due to a software issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers some 2021 through 2024 model year Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 vehicles, the carmaker said on Wednesday in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall also affects the 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Nautilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang and the 2022-2024 Navigator.
The NHTSA said the software issue may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display.
Ford said it is aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage tied to the issue.
In January, the NHTSA contacted Ford regarding allegations of more than three dozen rear-view camera complaints on 2021-2023 Ford F-150 vehicles.
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