The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
The risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-442 (25V442000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25S72 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Back over prevention › Software |
| Report date | June 27, 2025 |
| Owners notified | September 4, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 200,237 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2020 Ford Ecosport
- 2021 Ford Ecosport
- 2019 Ford Edge
- 2020 Ford Edge
- 2020 Ford Escape
- 2021 Ford Escape
- 2022 Ford Escape
- 2020 Ford Expedition
- 2021 Ford Expedition
- 2020 Ford Explorer
- 2021 Ford Explorer
- 2022 Ford Explorer
- 2023 Ford Explorer
- 2024 Ford Explorer
- 2019 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-250 SD
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD
- 2019 Ford Fusion
- 2020 Ford Fusion
- 2022 Ford Maverick
- 2023 Ford Maverick
- 2024 Ford Maverick
- 2019 Ford Mustang
- 2020 Ford Mustang
- 2021 Ford Mustang
- 2022 Ford Mustang
- 2023 Ford Mustang
- 2019 Ford Ranger
- 2020 Ford Ranger
- 2021 Ford Ranger
- 2022 Ford Ranger
- 2023 Ford Ranger
- 2020 Ford Transit
- 2021 Ford Transit
- 2022 Ford Transit
- 2023 Ford Transit
- 2018 Ford Transit Connect
- 2019 Ford Transit Connect
- 2020 Ford Transit Connect
- 2021 Ford Transit Connect
- 2022 Ford Transit Connect
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator
- 2022 Lincoln Aviator
- 2023 Lincoln Aviator
- 2019 Lincoln Continental
- 2020 Lincoln Continental
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair
- 2019 Lincoln MKZ
- 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
- 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport collision avoidance problems 21
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport collision avoidance problems 22
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport collision avoidance problems 10
- 2024 Ford Bronco Sport collision avoidance problems 5
- 2020 Ford Ecosport collision avoidance problems 2
- 2021 Ford Ecosport collision avoidance problems 2
- 2019 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 16
- 2020 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 34
- 2020 Ford Escape collision avoidance problems 100
- 2021 Ford Escape collision avoidance problems 18
- 2022 Ford Escape collision avoidance problems 16
- 2020 Ford Expedition collision avoidance problems 17
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-442 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 200,237 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.