Ford has just recalled 2.3 million vehicles in three different campaigns that could leave you unable to see while going forward or in reverse. The Blue Oval might have hoped for an easier 2026, after 2025’s record-setting number of recalls. But so far, it’s not panning out that way.
Camera Problems on 1.7 Million Ford & Lincolns
Two of Ford’s latest recalls involve the rearview camera. It applies to 528,168 Ford Bronco SUVs from 2021 to 2026, and 321,142 Edge SUVs from 2021 through 2024. In that recall, a problem with the Accessory Protocol Interface Module can cause it to overheat and shut down.
Ford found that the module could reach temperatures above 217 degrees Fahrenheit. When that happens, it shuts itself down to protect the electronics inside. If the module shuts down, then the driver doesn’t get a rear-view camera image, which can reduce your view behind and lead to an increased risk of a collision.
The company’s investigation found that the module is too close to the audio head unit and the HVAC ducts, which leads to excess heat. The fix is a software update. We’re not sure how that will solve overheating, but it seems that Ford isn’t sure either. It’s still working on the remedy, so there’s no fix available yet. Ford will let customers know when one is ready.
Ford’s second recall covers 889,950 vehicles spread across the 2020-2022 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, as well as the 2020-2024 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models. This recall is for a problem with an integrated circuit in the infotainment system.
The problem can lead to a flipped camera image. It’s tough to back up when the ground and sky are reversed, and so it can lead to an increased risk of a crash.
Ford says it should fix itself if you restart the vehicle, but it is working on something more permanent. Like the previous recall, though, the software isn’t ready just yet.
Wiper Motor Issue on 604K Explorer, Escape, Lincoln SUVs
Ford’s final recall from last week covers visibility out of the front of the vehicle. The windshield wiper motor on 604,533 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles could fail because of an issue where the motor cover terminal isn’t lined up with the brush card terminal.
If the covers and terminals aren’t lined up, it makes for a bad electrical connection. Over time, the connection can fail completely, and then the wipers won’t work at all. This one has a fix, and owners can have their vehicles inspected. If it needs a new motor, the vehicle will get one at no charge, and if it doesn’t have the problem, then the owner will be sent on their way.
Owner notifications for the wiper recall are set to go out on May 11. If you want an answer before that, the records should be available to search now on either the Ford and Lincoln sites or through the NHTSA.
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