Sensing system: cameraRecall 25V-572 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Ford Motor Company recall 25V-572 covers 1,456,417 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 21% of affected vehicles repaired.

21%
Vehicles repaired307,410 of 1,456,417 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected1,456,41713 models
ReportedSep 3, 2025Owners notified Jan 13, 2026
Complaints since265Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

The risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

21%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 70,911 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

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