Recall 25V-315
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco and 16 other models: Back over prevention (software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-315
- Reported
- May 9, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 1,076,138 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at [removed] (TTY [removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2021 to 2024
- Ford Edge 2021 to 2024
- Ford Escape 2023 to 2024
- Ford Expedition 2022 to 2024
- Ford F-150 2021 to 2024
- Ford F-250 SD 2023 to 2024
- Ford F-350 SD 2023 to 2024
- Ford F-450 SD 2023 to 2024
- Ford F-550 SD 2023 to 2024
- Ford F-600 SD 2023 to 2024
- Ford Mustang 2024
- Ford Mustang Mach E 2021 to 2023
- Ford Ranger 2024
- Ford Transit 2022 to 2025
- Lincoln Corsair 2023 to 2024
- Lincoln Nautilus 2021 to 2023
- Lincoln Navigator 2022 to 2024