Americans are facing another massive recall and this time it will affect their transportation as Ford Motor Company is being forced to recall 1,075,299 vehicles due to rearview camera malfunctions.
The recall involves popular American-made models, including the F-150, Bronco, and numerous other vehicles that hard-working patriots rely on daily.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall today, which affects 1,075,299 vehicles in the United States.
The recall targets explicitly vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2024, including popular models like the Bronco, F-150, and Edge series.
According to federal regulators, the issue stems from a software error that causes the rearview camera to delay, freeze, or simply not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
The NHTSA claimed this malfunction increases crash risk, though many experienced drivers have been backing up vehicles without cameras for decades before government mandates made them standard equipment.
The scope of the pull is extensive, covering not just Ford’s flagship vehicles but also the 2023-2024 models of Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600.
Additional affected vehicles include 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Nautilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, and 2022-2024 Navigator models.
While the government regards this as a critical safety issue, the fix is relatively simple. Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software over the air at no cost to vehicle owners.
This module controls both the dashboard and infotainment system functions, highlighting how modern vehicles have become increasingly dependent on complex computer systems that can fail due to simple software glitches.
Moreover, the company plans to notify owners about this government-mandated recall by mail before June 16, with a second notification to follow when the fix becomes available in the third quarter of 2025.
This timeline means many owners will be driving vehicles with potentially malfunctioning rearview cameras for months before receiving the promised software update.
This massive recall serves as yet another reminder of how government mandates for advanced vehicle technology have created new problems.
The rearview camera requirement, which became mandatory for all new vehicles sold in the United States after May 2018, has added complexity and new points of failure to American-made cars.
Although backup cameras can be helpful, many patriotic Americans who learned to drive before this technology existed continue to rely primarily on mirrors and proper technique when backing up their vehicles.
The reliance on software in today’s vehicles emphasizes the need for manufacturers to regularly monitor and update systems to avoid putting customers at risk.
