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- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Some Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles may have an Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) that can overheat and shut down. When this happens, the rearview camera image may not display as intended, reducing your view behind the vehicle.
A rearview camera that fails to show an image leaves you with less visibility when backing up, which increases the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026, and affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
The remedy is free: a dealer will update the APIM software, or Ford may apply the update over the air. Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, or contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S09.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 202120222023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2021202220232024 |