Goodbye Ford – launches one of the largest recalls in its history, with more than 1,000,000 cars affected by serious safety issues
Ford isn’t having its month, nor its year, nor perhaps even its decade… Once again, Ford Motor Company has just announced that it has to recall more than one million units of vehicles that have shown problems with the rear camera system. This defect mainly affects the SYNC 4 system, and of course, it has been considered a real risk to road safety. Is your car on the list?
What’s going on with Ford?
A new massive recall, and counting… Exactly, one million cars will have to go back to the dealership to fix their rear cameras. This recall affects absolutely all models with the SYNC 4 system that were manufactured between 2021 and 2025, because they pose a real risk to road safety.
What’s the problem with Ford’s cameras?
These cameras freeze, lag, or simply don’t turn on when the vehicle starts reversing. This means they’re failing to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 111 “Rear Visibility” which requires that rear cameras must display within 2 seconds after shifting into reverse.
Is there more?
Wait! Because Ford still has more to say… the recall will be done via a software update that Ford will send remotely (OTA), meaning you won’t have to go to a dealership unless you want to.
Official notices to owners will be sent between June 16 and June 20, 2025.
Software problems
The problem arises from a fault in the SYNC 4 accessory interface module, specifically in versions 1.7 to 1.9. And this error is the reason why the rear camera doesn’t communicate correctly with the action the driver takes, causing the image losses.
How was it discovered?
We know we don’t love getting recall notices, but it means they’re always running safety tests. In this case, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerted Ford in January 2025 after receiving 37 complaints from owners and 15 reports of frozen images, 37!!!
Fortunately, only one minor accident related to this defect has been reported and there are no confirmed injuries, thank God!
Complete list of recalled models
Ford published an extensive list of the affected models, but some of the main models are:
- Ford F-150 (2021-2023)
- Ford Bronco (2021)
- Ford Edge (2021)
- Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021, manufactured in Mexico)
- Ford Expedition (2022)
- Ford Transit (2022 and 2025)
- Ford Escape (2023)
- Ford Ranger (2024)
- Ford Mustang (2024)
- Lincoln Nautilus (2021)
- Lincoln Navigator (2022)
- Lincoln Corsair (2023)
The complete list also includes Super Duty versions of the F-150 such as the F-250 up to the F-600. You can check the exact details on the NHTSA website or directly on Ford’s official page.
How do I know if my car is part of the recall?
Check on the NHTSA’s official website to see if your vehicle’s VIN number matches the recall list. In that case, Ford will offer the software update through two methods:
- Over-the-air (OTA), which will install automatically if the vehicle is connected to the internet.
- A visit to the dealership if you prefer an in-person check or don’t receive the OTA update.
It’s important not to wait too long!! You can check this link if you have any questions!
What has Ford said?
The automaker stated that the entire SYNC engineering team has been working to identify the cause and develop the necessary update. And as you can see, they’re already working on fixing this issue.
Ford and its history of recalls
Although this is one of Ford’s biggest recalls, it’s not the first… and it doesn’t seem to be the last… Recently, the company also recalled several models for fire risks, showing that safety is a priority, but… what will be next?
