BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Published July 29, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 28, 2026
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What to do
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-150
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2021 FORD F-150 | 2022 FORD F-150 | 2023 FORD F-150 | 2023 FORD F-250 SD | 2024 FORD F-250 SD | 2025 FORD F-250 SD | 2026 FORD F-250 SD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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