Ford Motor Company Faces Major Product Recall Over Rearview Camera Safety Concerns

Ford Motor Company Product Recall: An Overview

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,448,655 vehicles over an issue with the rearview camera that safety regulators say could increase the risk of a crash. The recall notice was posted on Oct. 13 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Safety Concerns with the Rearview Camera

• The rearview camera on certain Ford vehicles may display distorted images or a blank screen when in reverse.
• This issue particularly affects models such as the Ford Explorer and Ford Escape.
• Ford will inspect and replace the rearview camera free of charge to ensure safety.

What Affected Owners Should Do

Letters notifying owners of affected vehicles regarding the rearview camera risk will be mailed in October. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The recall number from Ford is 25SA9.

For additional information, owners can also reach out to the NHTSA safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov. The NHTSA number for this recall is 25V695.

Recall Context

This announcement comes after a series of other camera-related Ford recalls. Earlier this month, the automaker recalled 290,000 models due to issues with the 360-degree camera system. A further recall affecting nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles also occurred due to similar camera concerns.