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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V442000

2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Fusion | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2020 Ford Mustang | 2021 Ford Mustang | 2022 Ford Mustang | 2023 Ford Mustang | 2019 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger | 2021 Ford Ranger | 2022 Ford Ranger | 2023 Ford Ranger | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit Connect | 2020 Ford Transit Connect — Back over prevention: software

Published June 30, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 27, 2025

Summary

NHTSA records recall 25V442000, published June 30, 2025 and initiated June 27, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Fusion | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2020 Ford Mustang | 2021 Ford Mustang | 2022 Ford Mustang | 2023 Ford Mustang | 2019 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger | 2021 Ford Ranger | 2022 Ford Ranger | 2023 Ford Ranger | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit Connect | 2020 Ford Transit Connect — Back over prevention: software.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER | 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD F-150 | 2020 FORD F-150 | 2020 FORD FUSION | 2019 FORD MUSTANG | 2020 FORD MUSTANG | 2021 FORD MUSTANG | 2022 FORD MUSTANG | 2023 FORD MUSTANG | 2019 FORD RANGER | 2020 FORD RANGER | 2021 FORD RANGER | 2022 FORD RANGER | 2023 FORD RANGER | 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Fusion | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2020 Ford Mustang | 2021 Ford Mustang | 2022 Ford Mustang | 2023 Ford Mustang | 2019 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger | 2021 Ford Ranger | 2022 Ford Ranger | 2023 Ford Ranger | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit Connect | 2020 Ford Transit Connect — Back over prevention: software recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V442000 on June 30, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)