On the Dash:
- Ford is recalling 1.45 million U.S. vehicles from 2015 to 2020 for rear-view camera defects that may distort or blank images.
- The automaker is extending rear-camera warranties on millions of additional vehicles, including F-150 trucks.
- Ford has faced repeated recalls and regulatory scrutiny, including a $165 million NHTSA penalty in 2024 for delayed action.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.45 million older vehicles in the United States due to faulty rear-view cameras and will extend warranty coverage on millions of other vehicles, the automaker said Wednesday.
The recall affects 2015–2020 model year Explorer, Escape, Mustang, Flex, Fiesta, C-Max, Taurus, Fusion, and Lincoln MKT and MKZ vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras as needed after reports of distorted, intermittent, or blank images when reversing, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The announcement follows a January inquiry from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into complaints about camera failures, prompting Ford to investigate the issue. Last month, the automaker recalled 1.9 million vehicles globally due to similar issues with rear-view cameras.
Notably, Ford’s extended warranty program covers more than two dozen vehicle models, including 2015–2020 F-150 trucks. The company reported that it is aware of approximately 12,500 warranty claims related to camera issues and five accidents, although there have been no reported injuries.
Moreover, earlier regulatory scrutiny includes a $165 million civil penalty in November 2024, after NHTSA determined Ford had delayed recalling vehicles with defective cameras. The automaker has also faced recalls this year for seat-belt defects and faulty low-pressure fuel pumps.
Ford said it will not take a new financial charge for the latest recall. Dealers will continue replacing cameras as needed, while the extended warranty program aims to reassure customers and prevent future safety issues.
