Ford recalls 1.46 million vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras

Lead On September 9, Ford Motor Company announced a recall of 1,456,417 vehicles in the United States after rear-view cameras were found to display inverted, distorted or blank images, increasing crash risk.

Nut Graf The recall affects 51 models from model years 2015 through 2019 and underscores the critical role of backup cameras in preventing backover collisions and enhancing driver visibility.

Scope of recall

• Total vehicles: 1,456,417 in the U.S.
• Models span SUVs, trucks and sedans, including Edge, Ranger, F-250 through F-550, Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigator
• Affects camera systems that may fail to render a clear image on the central display

Why it matters Malfunctioning backup cameras compromise federally mandated safety features and heighten the risk of backover crashes in driveways, parking lots and reverse maneuvers. With over 50 model years covered, a significant portion of Ford’s recent lineup is impacted.

Next steps for owners

• Ford will mail notifications beginning September 22
• Vehicle owners should visit any Ford or Lincoln dealer
• Technicians will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear-view camera at no cost

Background This action follows an April recall of 160,000 vehicles for similar camera failures and a 2021-2024 NHTSA investigation that led to a $165 million civil penalty for delayed recalls of rear-view camera defects.