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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rearview Camera
Ford (F, Financials) is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the United States due to a software malfunction that may freeze the rearview camera display, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue could distort the driver's view while reversing and increase the risk of a crash. The affected models span the 2021 to 2025 production years and include a wide range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles such as the Bronco, F-150, Mustang, Edge, Expedition, Transit, Mach-E, Escape, Ranger, as well as Lincoln's Navigator, Nautilus, and Corsair. Ford has received one report of a minor crash involving property damage but said no injuries have been reported. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with F. To address the issue, Ford will issue a free software update to affected vehicles, either through a dealership visit or via an over-the-air update. The automaker plans to send initial notification letters to vehicle owners beginning June 16, with a follow-up letter confirming when the remedy is available, expected between July and September. Ford has assigned recall number 25S49 to the case. Owners seeking further information can call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website at which has listed the recall as number 25V-315. This marks the latest in a series of safety-related recalls for the Detroit automaker. Earlier this year, Ford recalled approximately 274,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to improperly installed front brake lines, which could reduce braking performance. In a separate safety development, Ford is also recalling 29,501 F-150 Lightning battery electric trucks from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to a potentially detached control arm that may cause a loss of steering. In November 2024, NHTSA fined Ford $165 million for delays in recalling vehicles with known rearview camera defects and for failing to comply with federal disclosure requirements. Regulators said Ford's failure to provide full information violated the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act, adding regulatory pressure to the company's recent quality control efforts. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Issues Massive Recall for 1.1 Million Vehicles This Week
Ford Issues Massive Recall for 1.1 Million Vehicles This Week originally appeared on Autoblog. Ford is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that potentially prevents the rearview camera from displaying a proper live feed. More specifically, the rearview camera's images may delay, freeze, or not display at all when affected vehicles are in reverse, according to the NHTSA's report. The recall applies to Ford's 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600. The 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Nautilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, and the 2022-2024 Navigator are also impacted. A dealer or over-the-air software update will soon solve the problem with the vehicles' accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, which serves as an operating system for a car's dashboard. This operating system helps a vehicle's infotainment system control programs, including but not limited to apps and navigation maps. There are no warning signs before the described rearview camera problem occurs. Documents related to the issue report that Ford is aware of one minor crash associated with the software problem, resulting in property damage, but no injuries or deaths. The automaker was initially contacted by the NHTSA about the issue in January after receiving three dozen complaints for 2021-2023 Ford F-150 models. Potentially affected owners are scheduled to receive a notice of the recall by mail between May 19 and May 23, whereas dealers were informed of the recall on May 12. Those driving impacted models compatible with over-the-air software updates must be connected to Wi-Fi to successfully complete the remote upgrade or visit a dealer. Ford's recall represented this week's largest recall order, with Toyota coming in second place at 443,444 vehicles. The Michigan-based automaker also leads all manufacturers in 2025 recalls at over 50, and the gap between first and second place is significant, according to CarEdge data. Through May 15, the Volkswagen Group has the second-highest number of recalls in 2025, at 14. General Motors and Stellantis North America are tied for the third-most at 11. Mercedes-Benz and Honda are tied for fourth with 9 recalls through May 15. Stellantis had the most recalls last year at 71. Ford models like the Explorer, Aviator, and Expedition have all undergone seatbelt recalls. The Volkswagen Group had one of the most unique recalls this year when its electric van was recalled due to a third-row bench seat that was deemed too wide for the van's number of seatbelts. Volkswagen dealers are responding by installing trim parts that reduce the rear seat's usable width. While Stellantis dethroned Ford's 2023 position as having the most recalls in 2024, the automaker has recaptured this undesirable status, and the competition isn't even close this year. The Michigan-based automaker has also issued the most recalls out of any manufacturer in history, with the F-150 pickup being the model most associated with its recalls. As bad luck would have it, the truck is yet again making an appearance with its inclusion in the NHTSA's list of vehicles potentially impacted by the rearview camera defect. Ford Issues Massive Recall for 1.1 Million Vehicles This Week first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Car and Driver
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Ford Recalls More Than 1 Million Vehicles with Backup Camera Issue
Ford is recalling more than one million vehicles over an issue with the center infotainment screen and rearview camera systems. The recall covers vehicles across the Ford and Lincoln lineups and includes cars from the 2021 through 2025 model years. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the rearview cameras may fail to work, resulting in a frozen or dark infotainment screen while the vehicle is backing up. Ford announced a massive recall of 1,075,299 vehicles due to an issue that may freeze the center infotainment screen or display a black screen while backing up. The huge number of recalled vehicles spans a large swath of both Ford and Lincoln's lineups and covers several model years. Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The 2021–2024 Bronco, F-150, and Edge and the 2023–2024 Escape, Corsair, and F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 trucks are all part of the recall, according to documents from NHTSA. Also involved: the 2022–2024 Expedition, 2022–2025 Transit, 2021–2023 Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus, the 2024 Ranger and Mustang, and the 2022–2024 Navigator. Documents associated with the recall said that a software error within the Ford Sync infotainment system may lead to unexpected system resets. This may cause the screen to freeze or go blank, leading to frozen, delayed, or missing backup camera information. The documents show that there are no warning signs before the error occurs. Ford Documents associated with the recall show that Ford is aware of one minor crash related to the recall issue that resulted in property damage, though the automaker is not aware of any injuries related to the issue. To remedy the issue, owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updated—though this update isn't available yet. When it becomes available, vehicles with over-the-air update capabilities can be fixed with an OTA update instead of requiring a trip to the dealer. Ford and Lincoln dealers have already been notified of the recall, and owners will receive notification letters starting June 16. Additional owner notification letters will be sent once a remedy is available, with NHTSA anticipating that to occur in the third quarter of this year. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
The Verge
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Verge
Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles for glitchy rearview cameras
Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the US due to a software issue causing the rearview camera to display delayed, frozen, or blank images, as reported earlier by Reuters. The recall affects a range of vehicles, including some made between 2021 and 2024, such as the Ford Bronco, Edge, and F-150. The automaker is rolling out a software update that drivers can install over the air or by visiting their local dealer. In a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford says the 'frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.' Other impacted vehicles include the 2023-2024 Escape, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2024 Mustang, 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E, 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigator, and 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus. You can view the full list of vehicles on the NHTSA's website. Ford says it first received reports about the rearview camera problem in January, and its engineering team reproduced the issue in April. It also received a report of 'a minor crash' allegedly caused by the issue, 'resulting in property damage,' but says it's not aware of any injuries. Last year, NHTSA fined Ford $165 million for moving too slowly on a similar recall it issued in 2020 and later expanded. The more than 600,000 impacted vehicles had a rearview camera that could sometimes show a 'blank or distorted image.' In April, Ford also issued two recalls affecting 289,000 Bronco, F-Series, and Expedition models over faulty rearview cameras that dealerships must replace.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles in the US, NHTSA says
May 28 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the United States over an issue that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying images increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The recall affects certain vehicles among 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600, the U.S. auto safety regulator said. The recall also impacts the 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Nautilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang and the 2022-2024 Navigator. The NHTSA said a software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display. Dealers are expected to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software through an over-the-air update, free of charge, the agency added. The APIM software serves as an operating system for the car's dashboard, helping its infotainment system to control apps and display maps, among others. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed by June 16. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025, according to the NHTSA.
