Ford Announces Massive Recall for Rearview Camera Malfunctions in 1.7 Million Vehicles

Ford Motor Company has recently announced a significant recall affecting over 1.7 million vehicles in the United States. The recall is due to a defect in the rearview camera that may cause images not to display correctly, as well as an issue with the infotainment display showing flipped or inverted images.

The vehicles affected by the recall include 2021 to 2026 Ford Broncos, totaling around 528,168, and 2021 to 2024 Ford Edges, with approximately 321,142 units affected by issues with the Accessory Protocol Interference Module (APIM). Additionally, certain 2020 to 2022 Ford Escapes, about 516,780, and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs, around 110,696, were recalled due to problems with their center display.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that the recall covers specific Ford Bronco and Ford Edge models equipped with a defective Accessory Protocol Interference Module (APIM) that could overheat, reaching temperatures as high as 105°C. This could lead to a temporary thermal shutdown to protect the electronic components.

During the thermal shutdown, certain models such as the Ford Edge may experience a loss of functionality in the center touchscreen, including the rearview camera, for up to 5 minutes until the APIM cools down. This could pose a safety risk as drivers won’t have visibility of what’s behind the vehicle, increasing the likelihood of a potential crash.

The second recall involves vehicles such as the Escape, Explorer, Aviator, and Corsair, which are equipped with a faulty center display that may display flipped or inverted images immediately after the ignition cycle. This could affect buttons, camera guidelines, and the rear-view image when the reverse gear is engaged.

Ford’s Critical Concern Review group became aware of these issues on November 13, 2025, including the Accessory Protocol Interference Module’s temporary thermal shutdown on certain Ford Edge vehicles. The issue with the inverted or flipped display on the infotainment screen was reported earlier in September 2025.

Ford will address these problems with a new software update, which is currently in development. Affected owners will be notified via mail starting from March 30th, 2026, until April 3rd, 2026. They will receive detailed instructions on how to update their vehicles or take them to the nearest dealership for assistance. Concerned owners can also check the NHTSA official website using their vehicle’s VIN number to see if their vehicle is included in the recall.

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