Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S., citing problems with rearview camera displays, according to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The first recall impacts certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges, where an internal component in the infotainment system may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview image from displaying when drivers are going in reverse.
Key Takeaways
Ford has recalled nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with rearview camera displays. Two separate recalls affect various Ford and Lincoln models, potentially increasing crash risks. The company is offering software updates for some affected vehicles but is still developing a remedy for others.
- Ford recalls nearly 850,000 Broncos and Edges over infotainment system overheating issues
- Approximately 890,000 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators, and Explorers recalled due to inverted rearview images
- No reported injuries or accidents related to the defects thus far
- Software updates available for Bronco and Edge owners; remedy under development for other affected models
The second recall affects 2020-2022 Ford Escapes and Lincoln Corsairs, as well as 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators and Explorers, where the rearview image may appear flipped or inverted. The recalls cover a total of 849,310 Broncos and Edges and 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators, and Explorers. Ford estimates that all these vehicles have the defects but is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to either recall.
The NHTSA warns that both issues could increase crash risks. For impacted Bronco and Edge owners, Ford is offering a free software update for the vehicles’ Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). Owner-notification letters will be mailed out at the end of the month, with the fix available either at a dealer or through an “over-the-air” update.
A remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators, and Explorers. In the meantime, interim letters to notify owners of the safety risks are set to be mailed out in the coming months. Ford has not provided further comments on Saturday when reached by The Associated Press.
For more information, drivers can visit the NHTSA website and Ford’s online recall lookup using their vehicle’s VIN number, or call the company’s customer service line at 1-866-436-7332.
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