NHTSA Recall 25V442000: Software (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 200,237 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Ford Bronco Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V442000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25S72 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | June 27, 2025 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V442000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford EcoSport | 2020, 2021 |
| Ford Edge | 2019, 2020 |
| Ford Escape | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford Expedition | 2020, 2021 |
| Ford Explorer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford F-150 | 2019, 2020 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford Fusion | 2019, 2020 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford Mustang | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Ranger | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Transit | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Lincoln Continental | 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lincoln Mkx | 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020, 2021 |
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.