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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Safety risk
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Safety risk
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
9
90,000 mi
Service brakes
9
17,015 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
7
—
Steering
7
601 mi
Suspension
7
17,000 mi
Structure: body
6
5,020 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
6
27,000 mi
Air bags
5
12,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
5
—
Visibility/wiper
5
3,200 mi
Wheels
5
601 mi
Engine and engine cooling
4
75,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
4
84,000 mi
Visibility
4
60,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
3
—
Forward collision avoidance
3
89,871 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection
3
—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
2
86,000 mi
Electrical system: software
2
80,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
2
—
Lane departure: assist
2
1,800 mi
Lane departure: warning
2
26,150 mi
Tires
2
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
2
95,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
2
23,500 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights
1
—
Seats
1
71,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
1
61,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
50,000 mi
The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
RQ21002Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.