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2015–2019 Lincoln Mkt, MKZ and 2015–2020 Ford Taurus, Mustang, Flex and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V-695 · October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V695000
Reported
October 13, 2025
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Vehicles affected
About 1,448,655

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, 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 October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Affected models

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

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford C-Max (2015, 2016); Ford Escape (2015, 2016); Ford Explorer (2015); Ford Fiesta (2019); Ford Flex (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); Ford Fusion (2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, 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 October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed…

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.