Ford recalls 254,640 SUVs over rearview camera software malfunction
Ford recalled 254,640 SUVs after a software malfunction in the image processing module caused unexpected loss of rearview camera images and advanced driver assistance features. The company provided a free software update distributed through dealers or over-the-air, with no reported injuries attributed to the issue.
What happened
An image processing module in 254,640 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Nautiluses, Lincoln Navigators, and Lincoln Aviators could unexpectedly reset, causing drivers to lose rearview camera images and advanced driver assistance system features.
Affected systems included lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and pre-collision assist. Ford issued a free software update through dealers or over-the-air, with owner notification scheduled for March 30.
Reported impact
The software issue could cause drivers to unexpectedly lose rearview camera image and features like blind-spot monitoring. Ford reported that no injuries resulted from the malfunction.
Index analysis
The recall affected 2025 Ford Explorers, 2024 and 2025 Lincoln Nautiluses, 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigators, and 2025 Lincoln Aviators.
Governance controls
Ford addressed the issue through a product recall confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.