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 third round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over faulty rearview cameras

Ford issues third round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over faulty rearview cameras

June 3, 2023 Joseph Estabillo ,

Dearborn, MI – June 3, 2023 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 422,201 SUVs with rearview cameras that may fail, resulting in an increased risk of an accident.

This recall comes on the back of a “minor crash” and is the third one of its kind since 2021.

The following models are affected:

  • 2020 – 2023 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2023 Lincoln Navigator
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair

Recall summary

Owners of the affected vehicles may experience loss of video feed when either going in Reverse or when the 360-degree camera view is selected and the vehicle is being driven at a low speed. 

Recall risks

For more on risks of this recall, please see this recent article about a similar issue by Honda.  

Background of the recall

Ford originally recalled some of the affected vehicles in 2021. That recall had to be expanded in February of this year as the original remedy proved to be insufficient, as reported.

Following the second recall, the manufacturer received 250 warranty claims alleging loss of the video feed in cars that previously received repairs. The defect resulted in at least one minor accident.

Other Ford recalls

In July 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Ford involving the 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Lincoln Navigator, alleging that the two models presented an increased risk of fire while being driven or when parked and switched off. 

The Lincoln Navigator and Corsair were also the subjects of a Ford recall announced in January 2023 because of an issue with the seatbelt chime, as reported.

The repair

The remedy for the issue is being developed and will be available free of charge once ready. Ford will also reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued. 

Owners of the affected vehicles will receive letters with more information by June 30, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 420,000 vehicles are affected by this Ford and Lincoln rearview camera issue. To run a Ford recall check or check for more Ford and Lincoln recalls,  please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloFord issues third round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over faulty rearview cameras
Ford issues second round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over rearview camera issue

Ford issues second round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over rearview camera issue

February 4, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Dearborn, MI – February 4, 2023 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 382,759 vehicles due to a problem with the rearview camera. This increases the risk of a crash. This recall “expands and replaces” one conducted in 2021 for the same issue. 

The latest round covers the following models:

  • 2020 – 2023 Ford Explorer
  • 2020 – 2023 Lincoln Aviator
  • 2020 – 2022 Lincoln Corsair

Recall summary

On affected models equipped with the 360-degree surround camera system, the video output may fail due to a software error. 

The part involved in this recall is the rearview camera with multiple part numbers, including LB5T-19G490-D,  LC5T-19G490-D and LJ7T-19H423-A.

Recall risks

For more on risks of this recall, please see this recent article about a similar Cadillac issue.

Background of the recall

This is the second recall for this issue which follows on the back of over 2,000 warranty claims. The first one was conducted in October 2021, as reported. However, the remedy that was performed was insufficient to address the issue and the manufacturer continued to receive complaints about the camera failure. 

There have been at least 17 “minor accidents” related to the issue. No injuries have been reported.

Other Ford recalls

There was a Lincoln recall last month due to defective seat belt chimes, as reported. The recall included over 100,000 of Lincoln Navigator and Corsair SUVs.

In May 2022, there was a Ford Explorer recall due to an issue with the vehicles’ drivetrain which may cause the cars to roll away when parked, as reported.

In December, Ford super-duty pickups were recalled over the same issue.

The repair

Dealers will once again update the related software on the affected vehicles free of charge. Ford will reimburse drivers who paid for their own repairs.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by February 24, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 382,000 vehicles are affected by this Ford rearview camera recall. To see if your vehicle is among them, run a Ford recall check using MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Joseph EstabilloFord issues second round of Explorer, Lincoln recalls over rearview camera issue

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