Back over prevention: softwareRecall 25V-686 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-686 covers 291,901 Ford vehicles for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V686000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
The risk
A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.
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
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,671 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 28, 2020 to December 23, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.