Sensing system: cameraRecall 25V-161 · 2025 Ford Escape
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-161 covers 4,721 2025 Ford Escape for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 2024 to January 17, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.