Ford Recalls a Million Vehicles Over Dangerous Rearview Camera Glitch

Backup cameras come standard in so many new vehicles that most of us take them for granted. They make reversing safer, parallel parking easier, and provide extra visibility when engaged. So a problem with a backup camera is a big deal. Unfortunately for Ford owners, millions of vehicles may have a rearview camera bug rendering it useless. This new recall encompasses several different models and years, so if you’re a Ford owner there’s a good chance that your vehicle is included.

Which Ford Vehicles Have This Rearview Camera Bug?

Ford is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles, including the:

2021 Bronco
2022 Bronco
2023 Bronco
2024 Bronco
2021 F-150
2022 F-150
2023 F-150
2024 F-150
2021 Edge
2022 Edge
2023 Edge
2024 Edge
2023 Escape
2024 Escape
2023 F-250
2024 F-250
2023 F-350
2024 F-350
2023 F-450
2024 F-450
2023 -550
2024 F-550
2023 F-600
2024 F-600
2022 Expedition
2023 Expedition
2024 Expedition
2022 Transit
2023 Transit
2024 Transit
2025 Transit
2021 Mach-E
2022 Mach-E
2023 Mach-E
2024 Ranger
2024 Mustang
2021 Lincoln Nautilus
2022 Lincoln Nautilus
2023 Lincoln Nautilus
2022 Navigator
2023 Navigator
2024 Navigator
2023 Corsair
2024 Corsair

Ford will mail multiple owner letters this year. The next one is set to go out mid-June 2025, and a follow-up one will be mailed once the repair is available. The company says it expects that letter to be mailed sometime in the third quarter of 2025.

Why Is Ford Recalling These Vehicles?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) brief, the vehicles in question have “a software error [that] may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.” While it’s never a good idea to rely solely on one tool to help you reverse, a dysfunctional backup camera is still a huge problem.

The NHTSA warns that “a frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.”

If you must drive your vehicle before getting it repaired, check your mirrors thoroughly anytime your vehicle is in reverse.

How Will Ford Fix This Issue?

Ford says they’re still working on the repair, but that “the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.” Once the repair has been released, avail yourself of it at your earliest opportunity.

If you have further questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Clarify that you’re asking about recall 25S49. You can also reach out to the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Their number for this recall is 25V315000.

Source

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025.

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