Recently, we reported that it was the . With nearly nine million vehicles recalled in 67 separate alerts, Ford is already coming off a . Now, just 27 days into 2023, a new Ford recall is making headlines. Problems with faulty backup cameras are affecting nearly 400,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs, creating a safety risk that needs immediate attention.
About the last recall
In a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford indicated a problem with the 360-degree camera system on the affected vehicles. The rear view camera display can fail without warning, leading to a blank blue screen instead of an image of the road behind the vehicle. In total, Ford has already received more than 2,100 warranty claims due to faulty reversing equipment. Additionally, Ford said it is aware of 17 minor incidents resulting from the recalled components. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported so far regarding the recall.
2020 thru 2023 models and 2020 thru 2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs. In total, 382,759 affected vehicles will need attention to stay safe. Most are Ford Explorer models from October 2018 to January 3 of this year, according to .
Similar recalls have plagued Ford in 2022
This isn’t the first time the 360-degree camera system has caused a massive Ford recall. Last year, nearly 300,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled due to degraded camera lenses. These models included 2017 through 2020 Ford SuperDuty trucks and Lincoln Continental sedans. In that case, the trim on the affected cameras caused poor rearward visibility. That said, it’s different than the software issue that caused the 2023 Ford recall.
Other Ford recalls last year included the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape SUV for faulty fuel injectors, as well as wiper motor failures and driveshaft failures on Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
Ford led all automakers with 67 recalls in 2022
Unfortunately for Ford, their first recall of 2023 is just a continuation of their difficult 2022. In total, the automatker has issued 67 recalls during the past year, and this year is already off to a rocky start.
Check if your vehicle is affected by the latest Ford recall
Starting February 20, owners of affected Ford and Lincoln models will receive notification of eligibility for a free fix. Ford dealers have received instructions to upgrade the camera system’s processor free of charge to resolve the issue. To check the status of your Ford vehicle before February 20, the page can offer more detailed information. Using your VIN, owners can see any open recalls for their vehicles, including this latest backup camera failure.
