General

Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Cars Over Rearview Camera Issue

By 10/30/2025 8:00am
The 2020 Ford Mustang coupe in blue seen in profile

Ford and its Lincoln luxury arm recalled 1,448,655 vehicles because their rearview cameras may display a distorted or blank image when backing up.

The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that “inconsistent rearview camera quality” from 2015 to 2020 has led to many camera failures. The company knows of at least 12,487 warranty claims and five accidents (but no injuries) related to faulty cameras.

So, the company plans to replace over a million cameras to stem the tide of problems.

Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the:

Dealers will inspect each camera and replace those found questionable.

By law, dealers never charge for recall repairs.

Manufacturers recall many cars, often more than once, during their lifespan. Automakers try to contact every owner but don’t always reach them all. Discover if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls with the easy-to-use vehicle identification number (VIN) tool at our recall center.