YIKES—Ford Recalls Another 1.4 Million Vehicles
Ford’s recall count for 2025 continues to climb, with the automaker now announcing a sweeping campaign that affects 1,456,417 vehicles built between 2015 and 2019. At the heart of the problem is a faulty rearview camera that can display distorted, inverted, or blank images, raising the risk of a crash.
Key Points
- Ford is recalling 1.46 million vehicles from the 2015–2019 model years, including the Edge, Mustang, and several trucks, due to faulty rearview cameras.
- The defect, traced back to a supplier’s unauthorized change in camera components, has generated over 44,000 warranty claims and 18 reported accidents since 2014.
- Dealers will replace the cameras with newly manufactured units designed to prevent corrosion, with owner notifications starting later this month.
What’s Going Wrong
According to documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from an unauthorized change made by one of Magna’s sub-suppliers to the printed circuit board (PCB) header used in the cameras. The modification reduced terminal contact force, which, over time, can cause fretting corrosion and ultimately lead to camera failure.
Ford has been grappling with backup camera complaints for more than a decade. Records show the company received its first warranty claim in May 2014. Since then, Ford has logged 44,123 warranty claims worldwide and 195 consumer complaints, along with reports of at least 18 accidents tied to the defect. Fortunately, no injuries have been linked to the issue so far.
Ford Vehicles Affected
The recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln models, including:
- Ford Edge (2015–2018)
- Ford Mustang (2015–2019)
- Ford Expedition (2015–2017)
- Ford Econoline (2017–2019)
- Ford Ranger (2019)
- Ford Transit (2016–2019) and Transit Connect (2015–2018)
- Ford Super Duty (2015–2019 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550)
- Lincoln MKC (2015–2019)
- Lincoln Navigator (2015–2017)
Next Steps For Ford Owners
Ford dealers will inspect and replace defective cameras at no cost. The fix involves a newly manufactured camera with an updated PCB header designed to prevent corrosion and maintain proper contact force.
Owners will receive interim notification letters later this month, with follow-up notices once replacement parts are ready. In the meantime, Ford recommends drivers stay alert when reversing, as their mirrors may be more reliable than the camera.
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