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NHTSA Recall 25V315000: Software (back over prevention)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,076,138 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Ford Bronco.

1,076,138
vehicles potentially affected
17
models affected
2025
owners notified (October 8)
NHTSA campaign25V315000
Manufacturer campaign25S49
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE
Report receivedMay 9, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 8, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V315000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ford Edge2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ford Escape2023, 2024
Ford Expedition2022, 2023, 2024
Ford F-1502021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ford F-250 SD2023, 2024
Ford F-350 SD2023, 2024
Ford F-450 SD2023, 2024
Ford F-550 SD2023, 2024
Ford F-600 SD2023, 2024
Ford Mustang2024
Ford Mustang Mach E2021, 2022, 2023
Ford Ranger2024
Ford Transit2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Lincoln Corsair2023, 2024
Lincoln Nautilus2021, 2022, 2023
Lincoln Navigator2022, 2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.