Ford recalls 1.1 million vehicles over a serious issue— see which models are affected, is yours on the list?
Ford has recalled more than one million vehicles because of an issue with the rearview camera, which could have the potential to lead to crashes, as per a report.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that, the problem is 'A software error", which, "may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse,' as quoted by USA Today. NHTSA also mentioned that, 'A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,' as per the report.
Which Models Are Affected?
According to the USA Today report, the automobile manufacturer had recalled 1,075,299 vehicles in total, which includes Mustangs, Broncos and Corsairs. Here is the list of the impacted vehicles, as compiled by USA Today:
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2021-2024 F-150: 527,371 vehicles
2021-2024 Edge: 157,506 vehicles
2022-2025 Transit: 136,968 vehicles
2021-2024 Bronco: 104,394 vehicles
2023-2024 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600: 65,385 vehicles
2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus: 23,468 vehicles
2022-2024 Expedition: 18,124 vehicles
2023-2024 Escape: 17,909 vehicles
2021-2023 Mach-E: 8,949 vehicles
2024 Mustang: 4,988 vehicles
2024 Ranger: 3,907 vehicles
2022-2024 Navigator: 3,612 vehicles
2023-2024 Corsair: 2,718 vehicles
What Will Ford Do to Fix It?
Ford will update the vehicle software for free via dealers or through an over-the-air update, reported USA Today. The automaker is expected to start mailing letters to customers by June 16, and then a second letter is expected to be sent after the solution is available, which would mostly be during the third quarter of 2025, as per the report.
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