Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rear-View Cameras

Ford Motor Company recalled about 1.9 million vehicles worldwide on September 9, 2025, after rear-view cameras in 2015-2019 models were found to display blank, distorted, or inverted images, heightening crash risk.

Nut Graf: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) flagged the defect, which affects popular models ranging from the F-150 to the Lincoln Navigator. Owners will receive mail notifications and can have their rear-view cameras inspected and replaced free of charge at authorized dealers.

Scope and Cause

  • The global recall includes approximately 1,456,417 U.S. vehicles, 122,000 in Canada and about 300,000 in other markets.
  • Affected models span over 50 different Ford and Lincoln vehicles from model years 2015-2019, including Edge, F-250, Ranger, Mustang, Navigator and Transit series.
  • Rear-view cameras may produce no image or a warped/inverted view when the vehicle is in reverse, increasing the risk of backover collisions.

Safety Incidents and Claims

  • Ford has logged 44,123 warranty claims worldwide and 18 incidents related to camera failures, though no injuries have been reported.
  • This recall follows a series of rear-view camera callbacks dating back to 2020, and builds on NHTSA’s expanded inquiries into Ford’s timeliness in addressing the defect.

Owner Remedies and Timeline

  • Notifications to U.S. owners will be mailed by September 22, 2025; dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace cameras at no cost.
  • Owners can verify eligibility by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and referencing recall number 25S89.

Historical Context and Regulatory Response

  • In November 2024, Ford paid a $165 million civil penalty for delaying recalls related to similar camera issues.
  • An August 2021 NHTSA investigation led to multiple expansions of prior recalls covering over 620,000 vehicles.

What Drivers Should Do

  • Check mail for recall notices.
  • Schedule a free inspection and camera replacement at any Ford or Lincoln dealership.
  • Use the NHTSA recall lookup to confirm if a vehicle’s VIN is included.

The recall underscores growing scrutiny of advanced driver-assist systems and their software reliability, emphasizing the importance of timely manufacturer response to safety defects.