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2021–2025 Ford F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Mustang Mach E and more and 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus, Navigator recall: Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V315000
Reported
May 9, 2025
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Back over prevention: software
Vehicles affected
About 1,076,138

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Bronco (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford Edge (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford Escape (2023, 2024); Ford Expedition (2022, 2023, 2024); Ford F-150 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Ford F-250 SD (2023, 2024); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each…

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