Ford Recalled Another 1.75 Million Vehicles This Week

Ford has issued two separate recall campaigns affecting roughly 1.74 million vehicles in the United States after discovering software issues that can interfere with rearview camera operation.

The problems stem from two unrelated glitches within the infotainment system, but both can prevent drivers from seeing the rear camera image when shifting into reverse. Because backup cameras have been required on all new vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2018, regulators consider any malfunction that affects their operation a safety concern.

The first recall covers approximately 889,950 vehicles, including the 2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2020–2024 Ford Explorer, 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2020–2024 Lincoln Aviator. In these models, a startup communication error involving the touchscreen controller can cause the center display interface to appear inverted.

When the issue occurs, the rearview camera image, parking guidelines, and on-screen controls may display upside down or reversed after the vehicle is started. Ford traced the problem to a brief communication fault within the display system that can alter a register in the screen’s microcontroller, effectively flipping the interface until the system is restarted.

A second recall affects about 849,310 vehicles, including the 2021–2026 Ford Bronco and 2021–2024 Ford Edge. In these models, the issue is related to heat buildup inside the infotainment hardware.

According to Ford, the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), which controls the center touchscreen, can overheat under certain conditions because of its placement near HVAC ducts and other electronics. When temperatures climb too high, the system may temporarily shut down to protect itself, causing the display to go blank.

If that occurs while the vehicle is placed in reverse, the rear camera feed may disappear for several minutes until the system cools and reboots.

Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to either problem. However, a loss of rear camera visibility can increase the risk of backing collisions, which is why federal safety rules require the feature on modern vehicles.

The company plans to address both issues through software updates, though the final fixes are still being developed. Once the updates are ready, affected owners will be notified and repairs will be performed free of charge.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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