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NHTSA Recall 25V686000: Software (back over prevention)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 291,901 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-250 SD.

291,901
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2026
owners notified (May 19)
NHTSA campaign25V686000
Manufacturer campaign25SA8
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE
Report receivedOctober 10, 2025
Owner notificationMay 19, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V686000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-250 SD2020, 2021, 2022
Ford F-350 SD2020, 2021, 2022
Ford F-450 SD2020, 2021, 2022

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.