The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-572 (25V572000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25S89 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| Report date | September 3, 2025 |
| Owners notified | January 13, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,456,417 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2018 Ford Econoline
- 2019 Ford Econoline
- 2015 Ford Edge
- 2016 Ford Edge
- 2017 Ford Edge
- 2018 Ford Edge
- 2015 Ford Expedition
- 2016 Ford Expedition
- 2017 Ford Expedition
- 2015 Ford F-250 SD
- 2016 Ford F-250 SD
- 2017 Ford F-250 SD
- 2018 Ford F-250 SD
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD
- 2015 Ford F-350 SD
- 2016 Ford F-350 SD
- 2017 Ford F-350 SD
- 2018 Ford F-350 SD
- 2019 Ford F-350 SD
- 2015 Ford F-450 SD
- 2016 Ford F-450 SD
- 2017 Ford F-450 SD
- 2018 Ford F-450 SD
- 2019 Ford F-450 SD
- 2016 Ford F-550 SD
- 2017 Ford F-550 SD
- 2018 Ford F-550 SD
- 2019 Ford F-550 SD
- 2015 Ford Mustang
- 2016 Ford Mustang
- 2017 Ford Mustang
- 2018 Ford Mustang
- 2019 Ford Mustang
- 2019 Ford Ranger
- 2016 Ford Transit
- 2017 Ford Transit
- 2018 Ford Transit
- 2019 Ford Transit
- 2015 Ford Transit Connect
- 2016 Ford Transit Connect
- 2017 Ford Transit Connect
- 2018 Ford Transit Connect
- 2015 Lincoln MKC
- 2016 Lincoln MKC
- 2017 Lincoln MKC
- 2018 Lincoln MKC
- 2019 Lincoln MKC
- 2015 Lincoln Navigator
- 2016 Lincoln Navigator
- 2017 Lincoln Navigator
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
- 2015 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 44
- 2016 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 33
- 2017 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 49
- 2018 Ford Edge collision avoidance problems 30
- 2015 Ford Expedition collision avoidance problems 18
- 2016 Ford Expedition collision avoidance problems 21
- 2017 Ford Expedition collision avoidance problems 33
- 2015 Ford F-250 SD collision avoidance problems 11
- 2016 Ford F-250 SD collision avoidance problems 9
- 2017 Ford F-250 SD collision avoidance problems 16
- 2018 Ford F-250 SD collision avoidance problems 10
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD collision avoidance problems 37
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-572 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,456,417 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.