The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V315000·Announced 2025-09-05

Vehicle software error affects rearview camera display in multiple Ford and Lincoln models

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a software error that may delay, freeze, or fail to display the rearview camera image in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a vehicle safety system defect (rearview camera back-over prevention) with potential for significant harm from reduced visibility increasing crash risk. However, no injuries, serious incidents, or deaths have been reported. The source explicitly states only a theoretical risk with no reported incidents, placing this in the 'High' category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the 2023 Lincoln Corsair, due to a software error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) that affects the rearview camera system.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. A frozen or missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The APIM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update at no charge. The remedy is being rolled out in phases based on model and model year. Owner notification letters were sent starting October 8, 2025. Ford's recall number for this campaign is 25S49.

Affected owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • camera-failure
  • visibility-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,076,138

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (17)

  • CORSAIR
  • ESCAPE
  • TRANSIT
  • F-350 SD
  • MUSTANG MACH E
  • F-150
  • BRONCO
  • F-250 SD
  • EXPEDITION
  • EDGE
  • NAVIGATOR
  • NAUTILUS
  • F-450 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-600 SD
  • MUSTANG
  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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