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Ford Escape Recall 25V442: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image

NHTSA campaign 25V442, reported June 27, 2025, 200,237 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse. A blank display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, and a lingering image can distract the driver. Either situation can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix is a rearview camera software update performed by an authorized Ford dealer at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 25S72.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V442Ford Motor Company
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco Sport2021202220232024
Ford ECO Sport20202021
Ford Edge20192020
Ford Escape202020212022
Ford Expedition20202021
Ford Explorer20202021202220232024
Ford F-15020192020
Ford F-250 SD202020212022
Ford Fusion20192020
Ford Maverick202220232024
Ford Mustang20192020202120222023
Ford Ranger20192020202120222023
Ford Transit2020202120222023
Ford Transit Connect20182019202020212022
Lincoln Aviator2020202120222023
Lincoln Continental20192020
Lincoln Corsair202020212022
Lincoln MKX20192020
Lincoln MKZ20192020
Lincoln Nautilus20192020
Lincoln Navigator20202021