Driving the news: Ford $F ( ▲ 0.34% ) is recalling 200,061 vehicles due to a software glitch that can cause rearview cameras to display blank or frozen images, according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
For context, the recall covers:
Ford:
Bronco Sport, model years 2021-2024
EcoSport, model years 2020-2021
Edge, model years 2019-2020
Escape, model years 2020-2022
Expedition, model years 2020-2021
Explorer, model years 2020-2024
F-150, model years 2019-2020
F-250 SD, model years 2020-2022
Fusion, model years 2019-2020
Maverick, model years 2022-2024
Mustang, model years 2019-2023
Ranger, model years 2019-2023
Transit, model years 2020-2023
Transit Connect, model years 2018-2022
Lincoln:
Aviator, model years 2020-2023
Continental, model years 2019-2020
Corsair, model years 2020-2022
MK2, model years 2019-2020
Nautilus, model years 2019-2020
Navigator, model years 2020-2021
Why it matters: A blank camera reduces visibility when backing up, while frozen images that persist after shifting out of reverse can distract drivers. Both scenarios increase crash risk according to NHTSA's recall notice.
Looking ahead: Ford will provide free software updates at dealerships to fix the problem, with owner notification letters scheduled by July 28.
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