On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published recall notices involving Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) affecting more than 1.7 million vehicles, according to official filings on the agency’s website.
Ford Recall Affects 1.7 Million Vehicles
In one recall, 849,310 vehicles, including 2021–2026 Ford Bronco and 2021–2024 Ford Edge models, are affected after the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shut down.
NHTSA said the malfunction could prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing visibility behind the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the APIM software either during a service visit or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026.
A second recall impacts 889,950 vehicles, including 2020–2022 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair models as well as 2020–2024 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs.
In these vehicles, the rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is placed in reverse, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 on rear visibility.
The recall notice states the remedy is currently under development, with interim owner notification letters expected …
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