Trending Now - Ford Recalls Over 254,000 Vehicles for Software Problem

WHO:

Ford Motor Co.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

WHAT:

Ford is recalling 254,640 vehicles due to a potential issue with the rearview camera image.

The recall affects vehicles with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) that might reset unexpectedly.

The NHTSA warns that the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford issued 153 recalls for over 12 million vehicles in 2025, a record for any car company.

Ford recalled almost 413,000 Explorer SUVs in February 2026 due to a faulty rear suspension component.

WHERE:

Affected vehicles can be checked on the NHTSA website.

WHEN:

The recall notification letters will be mailed by March 30th, 2026.

Affected vehicles were produced between April 15, 2021, and November 26, 2025.

The recall will be effective starting March 25th, 2026.

WHY:

The recall is due to a potential software issue that may cause the rearview camera image to reset unexpectedly.

HOW:

Ford plans to fix the IPMA software using an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

Owners can also visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer to receive the software update at no cost.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 17:55 UTC)

Ford Motor Company is recalling 254,640 vehicles due to a potential software issue that may cause the rearview camera image to reset unexpectedly, which could reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects vehicles produced between April 15, 2021, and November 26, 2025, and notification letters will be mailed by March 30, with the recall effective starting March 25. Owners can check if their vehicle is affected on the NHTSA website and can receive a free software update either through an Over-The-Air fix or by visiting a Ford or Lincoln dealer.