Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles For Backup Camera Failure

Ford is issuing a major recall in the U.S., affecting just over one million vehicles due to a glitch with the backup camera system. The issue? When shifting into reverse, the center screen may freeze and then go black—hardly ideal when you're trying to avoid hitting something. 

The problem spans a wide lineup of Ford and Lincoln vehicles built between 2021 and 2025. It’s tied to a software hiccup in the SYNC 4 system, specifically a flaw in the wireless communication sequence within the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). Translation: The screen isn’t reliably talking to the camera system like it should.

Here’s a look at the affected models:

• Ford Bronco: 2021–2024
• Ford Edge: 2021–2024
• Ford Escape: 2023–2024
• Ford Expedition: 2022–2024
• Ford F-150: 2021–2024
• Ford Mustang: 2024
• Mustang Mach-E: 2021–2023
• Ford Ranger: 2024
• Ford Super Duty: 2023–2024
• Ford Transit: 2022–2025
• Lincoln Corsair: 2023–2024
• Lincoln MKX: 2021–2023
• Lincoln Navigator: 2022–2024

The F-150 makes up the biggest chunk of the recall—over half, with 527,371 affected trucks. Next in line are the Ford Edge (157,506), Transit vans (136,968), and Bronco SUVs (104,394).

Ford has identified the faulty software and will push an over-the-air (OTA) update to vehicles equipped with that capability. Owners without OTA access will need to visit a dealer to have the update installed manually. The fix will update the APIM software to version 2.0 or higher.

So far, Ford says it’s aware of one minor crash that may be related to the issue, but no injuries have been reported. Owners should expect to receive official recall notices starting mid-June. If your Ford or Lincoln is on this list, keep an eye on your mail—or your screen.