Ford Recalls More Than A Million Cars: What to Know
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The Michigan headquartered Ford Motors is recalling more than a million vehicles over a software malfunction with the rearview cameras.
"All vehicles included in this recall can get an over-the-air update to resolve the issue," a spokesperson for Ford Motors told Newsweek, adding that "they can also visit the dealership for the software update."
Why It Matters
Ford Motors is one of the most popular car brands in the United States, with nearly 2 million sold in 2024. The recall affects a wide range of Ford models across multiple years, as well as three Lincoln models, Ford's luxury line.
A frozen, delayed, or blank rearview camera can reduce the driver's view when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
What To Know
In a May 27 letter, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 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.
The recall affects 1,075,299 vehicles across multiple models and years. Affected models include:
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, F-600: 65,385 vehicles
2021-2023 Lincoln MKX: 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 Lincoln Navigator: 3,612 vehicles
2023-2024 Lincoln Corsair: 2,718 vehicles
A 2025 Ford Expedition moves on an assembly line during a media tour to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition at the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
A 2025 Ford Expedition moves on an assembly line during a media tour to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition at the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated for free by a dealer or over-the-air "if they have over-the-air software updates enabled," a Ford spokesperson told Newsweek.
Ford was contacted by NHTSA in January over allegations of rearview camera complaints on 2021-2023 models of its F-150 vehicles. "On April 2, 2025, the SYNC engineering team was able to reproduce the failure mode within a vehicle and link the causal factors to specific SYNC4 software variants between 1.7 and 1.9," the safety recall report states.
The American auto company "is aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage" due to the issue.
Ford also issued a recall over backup camera problems in April, impacting around 289,000 Broncos and pickup models. In April, Ford recalled around 120,000 vehicles due to brake fluid leaks and 20,000 due to a control module glitch.
What Happens Next
Letters informing owners of the safety risks will be sent via mail on June 16. The recall number is 25S49. A follow-up letter will be issued when the solution is ready, anticipated in the third quarter of the year.
Vehicle owners are encouraged to contact Ford, 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA for updates and to schedule their free software update once available.
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