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The Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
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.
CNET
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CNET
Ford Issues Major Recall of 1.1 Million Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Glitch
The Ford Motor Company has issued a sizable recall of over 1 million vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles, stemming from a problem with the rearview camera system that could result in accidents and property damage. A "software error" potentially exists in the affected models' rearview camera systems, which shows drivers a video feed facing behind the vehicle while in reverse to help them safely back up. This issue can potentially cause that video feed "to delay, freeze or not display when the vehicle is in reverse," according to the company's filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Around 1.1 million vehicles released between 2021 and 2025 were named in the recall, which Ford submitted to the NHTSA. Ford was initially contacted by the administration in January after it received three dozen complaints about this issue in 2021-2023 Ford F-150 models. The company is aware of at least one allegation where this glitch resulted in a minor accident that resulted in property damage. If your vehicle has been recalled, it'll need a free software update. "The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025," the filing explained. "A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025." Has your Ford been recalled? The recall includes the following cars: Lincoln Nautilus and Mach-E models released between 2021 and 2023. Bronco, F-150 and Edge models released between 2021 and 2024. Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 models released across 2023 and 2024. Expedition and Navigator models released between 2022 and 2024. Transit models released between 2021 and 2025. Ranger and Mustang models released in 2024. If you have any questions about this recall, you can reach out to the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to Ford did not respond to a request for comment before publication.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles because of a software problem that could cause the rearview camera image to malfunction when the car is in reverse, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. "A frozen rear-view camera display image while in reverse can create a false representation of where the vehicle is relative to its surroundings, increasing the risk of a crash," the NHTSA stated in a May 9 report. Ford is not aware of any injuries related to the software error. The automaker has received one report of a minor crash resulting in property damage. The recall affects 1,075,299 vehicles, including the following Ford and Lincoln models: Ford: 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge 2022-2024 Expedition 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 2024 Ranger, Mustang Lincoln: 2021-2023 Nautilus 2022-2024 Navigator 2023-2024 Corsair To fix the problem, a vehicle's so-called accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will eventually be available to be updated for free either in person at a Ford/Lincoln dealership, or remotely through an over-the-air update, according to Ford. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners of affected vehicles on June 16 to alert them of the rearview camera problem. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available sometime between July and September, recall documents state. Affected vehicle owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; Ford's number for this recall is 25S49. Owners can also contact NHTSA's vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to NHTSA's number for the recall is 25V-315. The camera issue is the latest of several recalls this year by the Detroit automaker. Most recently, Ford recalled roughly 274,000 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that could lead to reduced brake function, NHTSA said in another recall dated May 9. In November 2024, NHTSA fined Ford $165 million for moving too slowly to recall vehicles with faulty rearview cameras and for failing to give the agency complete information as required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
