What’s Happening
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Scope of the recall: Ford is recalling approximately 1.9 million vehicles globally, affecting about 1.45 million in the U.S., 122,000 in Canada, and 300,000 in other regions. This includes models from 2015 to 2019 across the Lincoln, Mustang, F-Series Super Duty, Edge, Expedition, Ranger, Transit lines, Econoline, and more.
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Nature of the defect: Rear-view cameras may show inverted, distorted, or blank images, which significantly impair rear visibility and heighten crash risk when reversing.
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Incident reports: Ford has logged over 44,000 warranty claims and 18 accidents tied to the issue, though there have been no injuries reported.
Cause: The fault stems from a hardware-related issue in the camera’s circuit board—a supplier error involving low terminal contact forces (a manufacturing defect by Magna) that leads to corrosion and visual failure.
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Solution: Ford will inspect and replace the defective cameras at no cost to owners. Notifications will be sent by mail, and dealership repairs are being organized.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Vehicles affected | ~1.9M globally (2015–2019 models) |
| Problem | Blank, distorted, or inverted rear-view camera image |
| Risk | Increased crash likelihood when reversing |
| Incidents & Claims | ~44,000 warranty claims, 18 accidents, no injuries |
| Cause | Faulty camera hardware (circuit board supplier issue) |
| What owners should do | Watch for mail notice → Visit a dealer → Free repair |
What You Should Know
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Expect a recall notice by mail—likely arriving soon if you own an eligible model.
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Act promptly: Schedule your vehicle for inspection and camera replacement—you won’t be charged.
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Stay informed: If your vehicle has over-the-air update capability, Ford may push updates remotely, depending on model and region.
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