2025 is shaping up to be memorable for various reasons, but forFord, it’s mostly been about recalls. Forget the ongoing drama overTrump tariffs; the real headline has been a steady stream of safety issues.
Earlier this month, Ford pulled back about270,000 Expeditions and Navigatorsdue to concerns over possible brake failure. That wasn’t a one-off either—it followed major recall waves inApril,March, and February.
And now? Ford has just alerted the NHTSA about another massive recall involving nearly 1.1 million vehicles. It’s turning into a tough year in Dearborn.
What You Need to Know
Rearview Camera Issues Spark Major Ford Recall
This recallboils down to a software bug that messes with the rearview camera. Basically, when you shift into reverse, the image might lag, freeze up, or not show at all.
Ford’s documentation clearly explains the issue, and they’ve confirmed it after reproducing it in testing. According toReuters, at least one minor crash with property damage has been linked to the glitch.
If you’re affected, expect a notice from Ford in June 2025. The fix? A software update, either at the dealership or through an over-the-air download, is entirely free.
The catch is, the update isn’t ready just yet. Ford says it should roll out sometime between July and September 2025.
These Ford Vehicles Are Being Pulled in for Repairs
According to Ford’s official documents, the recall covers 1,075,299 vehicles. It spans 17 different models across the Ford and Lincoln brands from the 2021 to 2025 model years—including big names like the F-150, Bronco, and Lincoln Navigator.
2021-24
2023-24
2022-24
2021-23
2024
2022-25
How-To Geek’s Take
Recalls are part of modern car ownership, like oil changes or tire rotations. They’re more common than most people realize. Honestly, sometimes it’s more surprising when you don’t have a recall waiting at the dealership.
The good news is that a software glitch is way less of a hassle than a faulty engine or hard-to-find replacement parts stuck in tariff limbo.
Ford only linked the issue to a single minor incident out of over a million vehicles, so this isn’t cause for panic. Still, if your car’s affected, it’s worth getting the fix done ASAP—before yourbackup cameraghosts you when you need it most.
