Ford Motor Company is issuing another major recall — this time affecting nearly 1.5 million vehicles across the United States. The reason: a safety issue with rear-view cameras that may fail just when drivers need them most.
On September 4, the automaker filed official paperwork with federal regulators, alerting them to a problem that could cause the rear-view camera image to appear blank or distorted when a vehicle is in reverse. The issue, Ford says, could reduce a driver’s visibility behind the car and raise the risk of a crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall includes several of Ford’s most popular vehicles, including certain models from 2015 through 2019. This covers a wide range of vehicles like the Mustang, Ranger, Transit vans, the larger Econoline series, and several Super Duty trucks such as the F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550. It also includes SUVs like the Expedition and Edge, and two vehicles from Ford’s luxury Lincoln brand — the Navigator and the MKC.
Ford is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles in the United States due to a rear-view camera issue causing inverted, distorted, or blank image, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. https://t.co/na6HPIA7Dd
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The scale of the recall has put new attention on Ford’s growing list of safety-related issues. According to federal safety boards, this latest action marks Ford’s 110th recall of the year. That’s not just the most of any carmaker this year — it’s the most any automaker has ever issued in a single calendar year.
To put that into perspective, Ford’s number of recalls in 2025 is nearly four times higher than the car company with the second-most recalls.
The NHTSA said in its recall report that while Ford is aware of at least 18 accidents tied to this specific issue, no injuries have been reported at this time. The agency said vehicle owners will begin receiving letters by mail, instructing them to bring their cars to a Ford or Lincoln dealership for inspection.
If the rear-view camera is found to be defective, the dealership will replace it at no cost to the owner.
Ford also told the Daily Mail that customers won’t have to go out of their way to fix the problem. The company will offer mobile repair options, pickup, and delivery services to affected vehicle owners. Again, all of these services will be provided free of charge.
Rear-view cameras have been a standard safety feature in many vehicles since 2018, and federal law now requires all new cars sold in the U.S. to include them. For drivers, especially those in large SUVs or trucks with poor rear visibility, these cameras can make a major difference — helping avoid fender benders, driveway accidents, and other backup-related crashes.
Ford’s announcement adds to a growing list of concerns over vehicle technology failures, especially those related to cameras and sensors. In recent years, many manufacturers have struggled to keep up with software issues and camera malfunctions, which are now just as important to vehicle safety as brakes or airbags.
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With nearly 1.5 million vehicles involved and more than 100 recalls already this year, Ford’s customers — and federal regulators — are paying close attention. More updates are expected in the coming weeks as Ford continues to notify owners and dealers begin making repairs.
