Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles due to rear camera issue
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Ford issued a recall for over 1 million vehicles because rearview cameras may not show images due to a software issue that can boost the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Which Ford vehicles are part of the recall?
Why you should care:
A total of 1,075,299 Fords are being recalled and cover some 2021 through 2024 model year Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles.
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The recall also affects the 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Nautilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang and the 2022-2024 Navigator, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Reuters reported that Ford knew of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage tied to the issue.
The NHTSA reached out to Ford in January about allegations of over three dozen rearview complaints for 2021-2023 Ford F-150 vehicles. And a few months later, Ford issued two other recalls in April for rearview camera issues for 289,000 vehicles.
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What you can do:
Owners of the recalled vehicles can have the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updated at a Ford dealership or through an over-the-air update for free. The NHTSA said interim letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on June 16.
According to the agency, a second letter will be sent to owners once the solution is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice and Reuters. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.