Ford Issues Major Recall of 1.1 Million Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Glitch

[Bikeman315]

Would normally post in “Issues, Repairs, Warranty, TSB, Recalls”, as this is new I wanted everyone to see this.

https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-...e92b616460950e4af6bb093d0dfa81e9e1779547cc317

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[Frogdog1]

I guess they'll let us know. My rearview camera works fine.

 

[Farmer Fran]

It will be an OTA update for the 2024 Mustangs

 

[smurfslayer]

Yeah, because heaven forbid we have to actually look over our shoulders or use the mirrors to get into or out of a parking space :-/

 

[Big Bird]

It will be an OTA update for the 2024 Mustangs

Can you share your source on this? I haven't come across any sort of confirmation about an OTA update for this issue yet.

 

[Alan Applegate]

"I" wouldn't call this a safety recall except for the fact that the vast majority of today's drivers haven't had driver's ed. I could write an epic about this fact!

 

[Farmer Fran]

Can you share your source on this? I haven't come across any sort of confirmation about an OTA update for this issue yet.

To fix the problem, a vehicle's so-called accessory protocol interface module software will eventually be available to be updated for free either in person at a Ford/Lincoln dealership, or remotely through an over-the-air update, according to Ford.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-recall-escape-lincoln-navigator-rearview-camera/

 

[Big Bird]

To fix the problem, a vehicle's so-called accessory protocol interface module software will eventually be available to be updated for free either in person at a Ford/Lincoln dealership, or remotely through an over-the-air update, according to Ford.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-recall-escape-lincoln-navigator-rearview-camera/

Much appreciated. I'll take an OTA update over a trip to the dealership any day.

 

[Alan Applegate]

Big Bird, your statement isn't true in my case. One of the service writers is a young lady about 20 ish, who has a body most men only dream about. Not only that, but one of the mechanics is a good-looking lady in her 40s. She's got more muscles in her arms than I have in my whole body!

 

[smurfslayer]

"I" wouldn't call this a safety recall except for the fact that the vast majority of today's drivers haven't had driver's ed. I could write an epic about this fact!

Well, TBF, it’s a “safety recall” by law... well, Executive branch regulation IIRC, which has the full force of law and is thankfully implemented by faceless bureaucrats who know better than the great unwashed. :-/ Seriously.

I like the rear cameras, without question. I dig the Raptor 360 camera system even more. But it never needed to be mandated as a vehicle safety feature. There’s plenty of legitimate safety concerns out there on vehicles, as you point out, this ain’t that.

 

[hoodscoops]

Can you share your source on this? I haven't come across any sort of confirmation about an OTA update for this issue yet.

Not an OTA. Some of the wiring has to be replaced. Source: my friends Explorer

 

[steveo1960]

Well wifey's 24 Atlas also has a recall for the rear camera. This is the second one. First one fixed OTA because it would delay the image. This new one is distorted images. I wonder if manufacturers are using technology from the same provider because these recalls all seem similar.

 

[Bear376]

Its seems to be more than a simple software update. When this recall first came out, I noticed a similarity to the problem I was having with my 2019 Flex. After talking to Ford, I suspected they were going to have more models added. Sure enough, within a few weeks, I received a notice that my car was included. The problem is they do not have a fix and I have to wait until they do have a proper fix. My thought is that one of the vendors screwed up and software issues may be adding to the problem. This is a safety issue because too many clueless people have no respect of a vehicle backing up in a parking lot.

 

[roket]

affected vehicles as of 5/29/2025

somehow, my VIN is apparently safe. i have no recall flagged on my Mustang

 

[A.alansari]

affected vehicles as of 5/29/2025

somehow, my VIN is apparently safe. i have no recall flagged on my Mustang

i don't have a recall on my ford pass either and my car from october 2023 is it because my car not in the US?

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