Ford has announced a significant recall affecting over 1.4 million vehicles due to problems with their rearview cameras, which may present distorted, intermittent, or blank images during reverse operation. This flaw poses a risk to safety by hindering the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the likelihood of accidents, as identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall includes popular models such as the Explorer, Taurus, C-Max, Escape, Flex, Fusion, Fiesta, and Mustang, produced between 2015 and 2020. Additionally, Lincoln models, specifically the MKZ and MKT, are part of this recall.
To address this issue, the NHTSA has informed that dealers will be inspecting and replacing the faulty rearview cameras at no cost to vehicle owners. Interim notifications regarding the safety risks are expected to be sent this month, with further communications to follow once a permanent solution is known.
This latest recall follows a previous action in which Ford recalled approximately 1.9 million vehicles due to similar rearview camera concerns. The prior recall included a wide variety of models from 2015 to 2019, affecting vehicles such as the Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, F-Series trucks, and others.
Notably, Ford has taken the lead among automakers in issuing safety recalls this year, having announced over 103 recalls in 2025 alone, well above the previous record of 77 recalls for an entire year. While recalls generally reflect a proactive approach by manufacturers to address safety-related defects, the rise in numbers has raised questions about the quality control practices at Ford, as highlighted by industry experts.
Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader, noted, “Recalls are generally not a big deal because that’s the system working,” yet he acknowledged that record numbers could indicate underlying quality concerns as vehicles become more complex.
In the wake of these recalls, Ford is committed to ensuring customer safety and compliance with federal safety standards, reminding consumers of their responsibility to address potential defects promptly to prevent any dangers on the road.