Ford recalls over a million vehicles across the United States due to a software malfunction affecting the rearview camera that results in delayed, frozen, or blank visuals, as reported by Reuters. The recall applies to various vehicle models, including certain units manufactured between 2021 and 2024, such as the Ford Bronco, Edge, and F-150.
Ford clarified that the problem lies not in the camera or screen hardware but in the software responsible for transmitting images from the camera to the display. The affected accessory protocol interface module (APIM) requires a software update, which can be performed at a dealership or through an over-the-air update when available.
In a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford stated that a frozen or missing rearview camera image can obstruct the driver’s visibility and heighten the chance of a collision.
The recall also affects several other models, including the 2023-2024 Escape, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2024 Mustang, 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E, 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigator, and 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus.
Ford reported that it initially received complaints about the rearview camera issue in January, and its engineering team recreated the problem in April. The company also received information about a minor accident, allegedly linked to the defect, which caused property damage but no known injuries.
Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration imposed a $165 million fine on Ford for its delayed response to a recall initially issued in 2020 and later expanded. The recall involved more than 600,000 vehicles with rearview cameras prone to displaying blank or distorted images.
In April, Ford issued two additional recalls affecting 289,000 units of the Bronco, F-Series, and Expedition models, also due to rearview camera defects, which required replacements at dealerships.
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