Huge car brand recalls over a million vehicles due to software error which can increase risk of a crash when reversing
ONE of the world's best known car brands has recalled more than a million vehicles due to a camera software issue.
Ford has recalled the cars over an error that can cause backup camera images to delay, freeze, or not display when reversing.
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Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective
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Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error
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A statement from the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the rear view camera image error poses a crash risk.
"A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," it says.
Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error.
However, the company added in its recall notice that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage".
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A staggering total of
Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective, Motortrend has reported.
Which models are being recalled?
2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator
2021–2023 Lincoln MKX
2023–2024 Lincoln Corsair
2024–2024 Ford Mustang
2023–2024 Ford Super Duty (F250, F350, F450, F550, F600)
2021–2024 Ford F-150
2024–2024 Ford Ranger
2021–2023 Ford Mach-E
2022–2025 Ford Transit
2022–2024 Ford Expedition
2023–2024 Ford Escape
2021–2024 Ford Edge
2021–2024 Ford Bronco
Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive a notification in the mail by June 16.
This will be followed by a second letter later in the year once a remedy is available.
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Ford has plans to update vehicle software this year for free through dealers or remote updates, The Independent has reported.
It is not the first Ford recall to have happened this year.
Just last month, more that 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators were recalled following potential brake system faults.
Around 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's were recalled in February due to an issue with the seat belts.
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ONE of the world's best known car brands has recalled more than a million vehicles due to a camera software issue. Ford has recalled the cars over an error that can cause backup camera images to delay, freeze, or not display when reversing. Advertisement 2 Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective Credit: Ford 2 Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error Credit: Ford A statement from the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the rear view camera image error poses a crash risk. "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," it says. Ford says that no injuries have been reported in relation to this error. However, the company added in its recall notice that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage". Advertisement read more in motors A staggering total of Ford estimates that every single one of the recalled units are defective, Motortrend has reported. Which models are being recalled? 2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator 2021–2023 Lincoln MKX 2023–2024 Lincoln Corsair 2024–2024 Ford Mustang 2023–2024 Ford Super Duty (F250, F350, F450, F550, F600) 2021–2024 Ford F-150 2024–2024 Ford Ranger 2021–2023 Ford Mach-E 2022–2025 Ford Transit 2022–2024 Ford Expedition 2023–2024 Ford Escape 2021–2024 Ford Edge 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive a notification in the mail by June 16. This will be followed by a second letter later in the year once a remedy is available. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest Ford has plans to update vehicle software this year for free through dealers or remote updates, The Independent has reported. It is not the first Ford recall to have happened this year. Just last month, more that 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators were recalled following potential brake system faults. Around 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's were recalled in February due to an issue with the seat belts. Advertisement
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