Massive Ford Recall: Rear Camera Issue Affects Over 1 Million Vehicles

By Madelaine Panganiban

Updated: May 29 2025, 07:45 AM EDT

Massive Ford Recall: Rear Camera Issue Affects Over 1 Million — The Ford logo is shown on a Ford truck at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place on January 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/Getty Images

Ford is recalling over one million vehicles because of an issue with the rearview cameras. The problem may cause the rearview camera to freeze or fail to display when the vehicle is backing up.

This makes it harder for drivers to see what's behind them, increasing the chance of a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall affects 1,075,299 Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

These include popular models like the F-150, Bronco, Mustang, Edge, and several Lincoln models. The problem is caused by a software error in the camera system.

"A frozen rear-view camera display image while in reverse can create a false representation of where the vehicle is relative to its surroundings," the NHTSA explained.

That means drivers may not see people, pets, or objects behind their car, which can lead to accidents.

Ford reported one minor accident connected to the rearview camera issue. There were no injuries reported.

According to USA Today, the company has already planned a fix and will offer a free software update. Owners will be able to get the update at a Ford or Lincoln dealer, or in many cases, it will be sent automatically over the internet.

Owners of the impacted vehicles will begin receiving notification letters by mail starting June 16, 2025. A second letter will follow once the update is ready between July and September.

Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles for glitchy rearview cameras https://t.co/mAdLoqP0nI
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How to Check If Your Ford or Lincoln Vehicle Is Part of the Latest Recall

Here is a list of some of the models included in the recall:

2021–2024 Ford F-150
2021–2024 Ford Bronco and Edge
2022–2025 Ford Transit
2023–2024 Ford Escape, F-250 to F-600
2021–2023 Ford Mach-E
2024 Ford Ranger and Mustang
2021–2023 Lincoln Nautilus
2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator
2023–2024 Lincoln Corsair
This is not the first time Ford has recalled vehicles for rear camera issues. Last year, the company was fined $165 million for delays in reporting similar problems, CBS News said.

If you believe your vehicle is affected, you can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 with recall number 25S49.

You can also reach out to NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov and use recall ID 25V-315 for more information.

Ford encourages all owners to act quickly to get the issue fixed and keep the roads safer for everyone.