Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

Ford recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility

September 15, 2026 Bojan Popic

Dearborn, MI – September 15, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 47,587 pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may not show the right image when backing up. The defect reduces visibility, which ups the chances of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Ford F-150 
  • 2023 – 2026 Ford F-250 SD 

Recall summary

The infotainment display has an overlay menu for navigating through various features and functions. In the affected trucks, this menu may remain on screen when shifted into reverse due to a software error, which obstructs the rearview camera image. 

Recall risks

An absence of a clear and complete rearview camera image reduces visibility, making it more likely for the driver to crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects while backing up. 

Increased regulatory pressure

This recall comes at a time when Ford faces heightened scrutiny after a U.S. government investigation that saw the manufacturer pay $165 million as a penalty for not prioritizing the “safety of the American public,” as reported.

In addition to paying the fee, Ford agreed to make significant improvements to how it manages recalls. These measures include accelerating the company’s recall decision-making process, as well as reviewing earlier recalls to ensure they included all of the affected vehicles.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2026, more than half a million Ford Expedition SUVs were recalled over sharp interior trim that could have injured occupants. 

That same month, Ford recalled nearly 11,000 F-150 pickups with faulty transmissions. The issue should have been resolved during a 2017 recall, but later analysis found the software update repair was not performed correctly. 

 The repair

Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue. Owners can also take their cars to the nearest dealership to have the update performed by dealers.

Either option will be provided free of charge.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between September 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ford rearview camera recall affects nearly 48,000 trucks. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicFord recalls F-series pickups over reduced visibility
Ford issues recall over cloudy rearview camera image

Ford issues recall over cloudy rearview camera image

October 20, 2022 Senamile Nkosi ,

Dearborn, MI – October 20, 2022 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 277,040 vehicles whose rearview camera images may become cloudy, making it hard to see obstacles behind the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall includes the following vehicles:

  • 2017 – 2020 Ford F-250 SD
  • 2017 – 2020 Ford F-350 SD
  • 2017 – 2020 Ford F-450 SD
  • 2017 – 2020 Lincoln Continental 

Recall summary

The subject vehicles have a 360-degree camera system, which allows drivers to get a complete view of their surroundings. Due to a “degradation of the camera’s anti-reflective lens coating” the rearview camera image may become foggy.

The components in question are the rearview cameras, with part numbers HC3T-19G490-DH and GD9T-19G490-BH.

Recall risks

A foggy or cloudy rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s ability to see behind the vehicle..

Warning signs

Over time, the clarity of the rearview camera image may worsen as a result of being exposed to UV radiation.

Other recent Ford and Lincoln recalls and investigations

Other Ford truck recalls include one in August, when more than 50,000 Ford F-150 trucks were recalled over a risk of stalling and rolling away. There was another F-150 recall in June over missing tire information, as reported.  

Earlier this month, Ford recalled nearly 200,000 SUVs over fire risk caused by a problem with the air conditioner’s motor.

The U.S. government is investigating Ford over brake fluid leaks, which could lead to longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash. The investigation was prompted by 50 complaints about the issue, as well as a crash that allegedly resulted from it.

Repair

To remedy the issue, Ford and Lincoln dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to the owners.

Owners were notified about the repair program between September 12, 2022 and September 16, 2022. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than a quarter of a million vehicles are included in this Ford rearview camera recall. To perform a Ford recall check on your vehicle, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Senamile NkosiFord issues recall over cloudy rearview camera image

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