NHTSA Recall 25V695000: Camera (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,448,655 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Ford C-Max.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V695000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SA9 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | October 13, 2025 |
| Owner notification | January 2, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, 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 October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V695000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford C-Max | 2015, 2016 |
| Ford Escape | 2015, 2016 |
| Ford Explorer | 2015 |
| Ford Fiesta | 2019 |
| Ford Flex | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford Fusion | 2016 |
| Ford Mustang | 2020 |
| Ford Taurus | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Lincoln Mkt | 2015, 2019 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2015 |
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.