Ford Motor Co. has issued a widespread recall of more than 200,000 vehicles due to a software issue affecting the rearview camera.
According to FordAuthority.com, the software defect may cause the rearview camera to fail, resulting in a blank image being displayed or an image remaining on display after the backing event has concluded.
“A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,” said Ford Authority. “A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.”
Thankfully, there are no reported injuries or accidents as a result of this defect, which Ford became aware of due to owner complaints. Dealerships will replace the faulty software free of charge.
Owner notifications from Ford are expected to be mailed by July 28, and owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration vehicle safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
The number for the recall is 25S72. All of the makes and models affected by it, which include some Lincoln cars, can be seen below.
Ford
Bronco Sport, model years 2021-2024
EcoSport, model years 2020-2021
Edge, model years 2019-2020
Escape, model years 2020-2022
Expedition, model years 2020-2021
Explorer, model years 2020-2024
F-150, model years 2019-2020
F-250 SD, model years 2020-2022
Fusion, model years 2019-2020
Maverick, model years 2022-2024
Mustang, model years 2019-2023
Ranger, model years 2019-2023
Transit, model years 2020-2023
Transit Connect, model years 2018-2022
Lincoln
Aviator, model years 2020-2023Continental, model years 2019-2020Corsair, model years 2020-2022MK2, model years 2019-2020Nautilus, model years 2019-2020Navigator, model years 2020-2021
In total, 200,061 vehicles are being named in this recall.
