NHTSA recall 25V-315: Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company · Reported May 9, 2025 · 23 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-315
May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety risk
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V315000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMay 9, 2025
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2025 Ford Transit4 recalls total2024 Ford Edge2 recalls total2024 Ford Escape10 recalls total2024 Ford Expedition7 recalls total2024 Ford F-15011 recalls total2024 Ford Mustang12 recalls total2024 Ford Ranger13 recalls total2024 Ford F-4503 recalls total2024 Ford F-5502 recalls total2024 Ford F-6002 recalls total2024 Ford Transit10 recalls total2024 Ford Bronco16 recalls total2024 Lincoln Corsair6 recalls total2024 Lincoln Navigator7 recalls total2023 Ford Edge4 recalls total2023 Ford Bronco18 recalls total2023 Ford Expedition8 recalls total2023 Ford Escape13 recalls total2023 Ford F-5509 recalls total2023 Ford F-15013 recalls total2023 Lincoln Navigator8 recalls total2023 Lincoln Nautilus3 recalls total2023 Lincoln Corsair10 recalls total

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