A Big Announcement from Ford
Ford Motor Company has made a huge recall announcement, and it affects close to two million cars, SUVs, and trucks worldwide. Why? Rearview cameras may not work correctly. Instead of showing drivers a good picture, the cameras show distorted, upside-down, or even blank images. That means drivers won’t be able to see what’s behind them while backing up, and that raises the chance of accidents.
The recall covers vehicles built between 2015 and 2019 and impacts some of Ford’s most popular models: the Mustang, Edge, Ranger, Expedition, F-series trucks, and even Lincoln models like the Navigator and MKC.
How Big Is This Recall?
This isn’t a small recall—it’s global. Of the nearly 1.9 million affected vehicles:
- 1.45 million are in the United States.
- 122,000 are in Canada.
- Approximately 300,000 are scattered in other countries.
So, there’s a fair likelihood if you or someone you know has a Ford or Lincoln from those model years, this recall could be near and dear.
What went wrong with the cameras?
The problem started with an unauthorised sub-supplier change that Ford alleges was not approved. The change undermined the strength of a camera component known as the circuit board header. That led to poor contact and corrosion over time and caused camera failure.
When the camera does not operate properly, the image in the vehicle can flicker, be distorted, or not appear at all. Without a steady view, it is difficult to back up safely.
What Ford is doing about it
Ford says dealers will inspect the rearview cameras and replace them if needed—at no cost to the owners. The new cameras are built with tougher parts that will prevent the same problem from happening again.
The owners of the vehicles affected by the recall will start receiving notices in the mail the week of September 22. Once they are notified, owners can schedule an appointment with their local dealer to get the issue fixed.
Have there been any accidents?
Yes, sadly. Ford has reported 18 accidents that have been linked to the faulty rearview cameras. Luckily, no one has been injured yet. Also, there are more than 44,000 warranty claims regarding the defect from customers worldwide.
Even though the numbers might sound high, Ford says the repair is simple and should fix the problem entirely.
A pattern of recalls
This is not Ford’s first recall in recent history. Just last month, more than 355,000 Ford trucks in the U.S. were recalled because of dashboard display problems. Earlier this year, more than 312,000 trucks and SUVs were recalled because of brake dangers. And before that, more than 850,000 vehicles were recalled because of potential fuel pump problems.
It’s clear Ford has been busy fixing issues, and while recalls are never fun, they keep drivers safe.
What drivers should do now
If you own a Ford or Lincoln from model years 2015 to 2019, do this:
- Wait for a recall notice in the mail starting late September.
- Visit your dealership after you’ve been notified—repairs will be complimentary.
- Be cautious backing up until the camera is fixed.
The bottom line
Ford’s massive recall shows how even a small part can have a big problem. The company is acting quickly to prevent accidents and also protect its drivers. It’s one of the larger recalls in recent history, with nearly two million vehicles affected.
The good news? The fix is easy, free, and designed to give drivers their peace of mind back. If you own a Ford or Lincoln, keep an eye out for that recall letter in the mail—it may spare you from a disastrous crash.
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