Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles for rearview camera defect
Ford recall of 1.74 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles for rearview camera defect
Ford is recalling 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera defect that may prevent image display, affecting models like Bronco and Edge. Learn more.
2026-03-07T07:05:21+03:00
2026-03-07T07:05:21+03:00
2026-03-07T07:05:21+03:00
Ford has announced a recall of 1.74 million vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the rearview camera system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The issue stems from a potential malfunction in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), which may overheat and shut down. This can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the center screen, reducing visibility when reversing.The recall affects specific models of the Ford Bronco and Ford Edge. Additionally, the regulator noted display problems on other models, including the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, where the image may flip or appear incorrectly when the reverse gear is engaged.Ford has not yet disclosed details on the timeline for fixing the issue, but a recall of this scale typically requires a software or hardware update at dealerships.This large-scale recall highlights the growing reliance of modern vehicles on electronic modules and software. The APIM system handles not only multimedia but also safety features, meaning even a display glitch can lead to regulatory action. For Ford, this represents another significant service challenge amid tightening requirements for electronic assistants and the increasing number of digital components in cars.
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Ford recall of 1.74 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
Ford is recalling 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera defect that may prevent image display, affecting models like Bronco and Edge. Learn more.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a recall of 1.74 million vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the rearview camera system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue stems from a potential malfunction in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), which may overheat and shut down. This can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the center screen, reducing visibility when reversing.
The recall affects specific models of the Ford Bronco and Ford Edge. Additionally, the regulator noted display problems on other models, including the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, where the image may flip or appear incorrectly when the reverse gear is engaged.
Ford has not yet disclosed details on the timeline for fixing the issue, but a recall of this scale typically requires a software or hardware update at dealerships.
This large-scale recall highlights the growing reliance of modern vehicles on electronic modules and software. The APIM system handles not only multimedia but also safety features, meaning even a display glitch can lead to regulatory action. For Ford, this represents another significant service challenge amid tightening requirements for electronic assistants and the increasing number of digital components in cars.
