Campaign 25V-315

Software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse

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Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V315000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

17 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about back-over prevention on these vehicles: 256, of which 14 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-315
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordBronco2021 to 202459
FordEdge2021 to 202448
FordEscape2023 to 202413
FordExpedition2022 to 20249
FordF-1502021 to 202461
FordF-250 SD2023 to 20244
FordF-350 SD2023 to 20248
FordF-450 SD2023 to 20240
FordF-550 SD2023 to 20240
FordF-600 SD2023 to 20240
FordMustang20244
FordMustang Mach E2021 to 202316
FordRanger20241
FordTransit2022 to 202523
LincolnCorsair2023 to 20243
LincolnNautilus2021 to 20233
LincolnNavigator2022 to 20244
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.