Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
139,730
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-22
Owners notified
2025-08-11
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Safety risk
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-17
Owners notified
2021-02-18
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling
238
67,000 mi
Engine
215
64,444 mi
Power train
73
26,000 mi
Unknown or other
53
2,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
36
—
Electrical system
20
20,774 mi
Vehicle speed control
18
81,000 mi
Service brakes
12
8,600 mi
Air bags
10
79,000 mi
Seat belts
6
84,000 mi
Suspension
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
3
32,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
81,000 mi
Steering
3
—
Structure: body
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
2
27,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
1
67,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump
1
—
Exterior lighting
1
—
Firerelated
1
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
The 2019 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.