Ford recalls 1.74 million cars over rearview display issues

NEW YORK (AP) – Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks. According to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges may overheat and shut down – preventing the rearview image from displaying when drivers are going in reverse. Meanwhile, some 2020-2022 Ford Escapes and Lincoln Corsairs, as well as 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators and Explorers, may show a flipped or inverted rearview image.

Ford will notify owners via mail and plans to update the software for free to resolve the issue. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.

The safety recalls affect specific models of Ford vehicles and aim to address potential safety issues related to the rearview camera system.

Owners of affected vehicles are advised to contact Ford for information on how to remedy the problems and schedule software updates to ensure the proper function of the rearview camera system.

Ford urges owners to take these recalls seriously and address the issues promptly to avoid any potential safety hazards associated with the rearview display problems.

The Associated Press