Ford Bronco, Edge, Escape and others: Software

Date

May 9, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Bronco (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford Edge (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford Escape (2023, 2024); Ford Expedition (2022, 2023, 2024); Ford F-150 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford F-250 SD (2023, 2024); Ford F-350 SD (2023, 2024); Ford F-450 SD (2023, 2024); Ford F-550 SD (2023, 2024); Ford F-600 SD (2023, 2024); Ford Mustang (2024); Ford Mustang Mach E (2021, 2022, 2023); Ford Ranger (2024); Ford Transit (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); Lincoln Corsair (2023, 2024); Lincoln Nautilus (2021, 2022, 2023); Lincoln Navigator (2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Back Over Prevention › Software

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1076138

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 8, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25S49

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) · MOD.ASY.SCL.CONN.M/MEDIA · NU5T-14G682-*; Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) · MOD.ASY.SCL.CONN.M/MEDIA · PU5T-14G682-*

Recall number

25V315000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.