Ford recalls 1,448,655 vehicles in the US due to rear camera error

The campaign applies to many Ford and Lincoln models from 2014–2020. The number of affected vehicles exceeds the combined sales of Honda and Acura in the US by 2024. Fix by inspecting and replacing the camera.

Ford is recalling 1,448,655 vehicles in the US because the rearview camera may stop working, causing distortion, interruptions, or a blank screen when backing up. The recall covers many Ford and Lincoln models manufactured between 2014 and 2020, requiring the vehicle to return to the dealer for inspection and, most likely, camera replacement.

Ford Explorer 2023 in illustration. Photo: Otogo

Large scale, exceeding competitors' annual sales

With 1,448,655 vehicles, the scale of this campaign is larger than the total sales of Honda and its subsidiary Acura in the US in 2024 (1,291,490 and 132,367 vehicles, total 1,423,857 vehicles). The number also exceeds the number of Mazda MX-5s sold globally from 1989 to present (more than 1.2 million vehicles).

The nature of the error and its impact on the experience

Image transmission errors can cause the rearview camera signal to be distorted, flickering, or disappear. When the driver operates in a narrow space, the unstable image reduces the ability to see obstacles behind, such as trash cans, parked cars, or garage door corners. In the general market context of the 2020s, recalls related to rearview cameras appear densely and even more than errors caused by infotainment systems.

Solution at the dealer

Each affected vehicle will need to be taken to a dealer to have the camera inspected. Ford says the replacement cameras are manufactured using an “updated process with increased quality control.” This means most vehicles can have the cameras replaced after a workshop evaluation.

Vehicle models subject to recall

Trademark	Car model	Applicable production life
Ford	Fiesta, C-Max, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Explorer, Mustang, Escape	2014–2020
Lincoln	MKZ, MKT	2014–2020

Data Perspective: Ford's Recall Frequency

This year alone, Ford has issued 126 recalls, covering issues ranging from fire risks to steering systems. The company was the top recall company in 2023 and second in 2024. This latest round brings the total to 126 this year, compared to 63 in 2024.

Things car owners need to note

• Check if the vehicle is on the list of models and years mentioned above.
• Contact your Ford/Lincoln dealer to schedule a rearview camera inspection.
• Follow the dealer's technical information on replacing the camera with parts according to the updated manufacturing process.

Conclude

The recall of 1,448,655 vehicles due to faulty rearview cameras highlights the importance of component quality related to visibility and reversing safety. With the scope of application spanning many Ford and Lincoln models manufactured from 2014–2020, it is necessary to bring the vehicle to the dealer soon for inspection and replacement of the camera according to the new process to restore stable visibility when reversing.

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