ToplineFord is recalling more than 254,000 SUVs over a software issue that impacts their rearview cameras and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed, marking the latest issue with some models less than a month after the company recalled 4.3 million vehicles due to a software glitch.The software issue could cause drivers to unexpectedly lose rearview camera image and other features like blind-spot monitoring.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe affected vehicles include 2025 Ford Explorers, 2024 and 2025 Lincoln Nautiluses, 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigators, and 2025 Lincoln Aviators—about 254,640 vehicles in total.According to the recall, which affects 254,640 cars, an image processing module in these vehicles can “unexpectedly reset,” losing rearview camera image and some ADAS features like lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring.Ford will contact owners of impacted vehicles by March 30, an NHTSA notice said, and provide a free-of-charge update for their image processing software either through dealers or over-the-air.Key BackgroundThis Ford recall comes less than a month after the automaker recalled over 4 million vehicles over a software glitch. The glitch caused tail lights and turn signals to malfunction, according to the NHTSA. The more expansive recall impacted trucks, E-Transit vans and several SUV models with model years between 2022 and 2026. At least one model was impacted by both recalls—the Lincoln Navigator SUV was recalled both times, although the more recent recall involving the rearview camera does not apply to Navigators with the 2026 model year.Big Number153. That’s the number of recalls Ford issued in 2025, the most of any American automaker that year. The recalls impacted some 12.9 million vehicles in total.Further ReadingForbesFord Recalls 4 Million Vehicles—F-Series Trucks, SUVs, More—Over Software GlitchBy Ty RoushForbesFord Recalls 1.45 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Cameras Displaying ‘Blank’ Or ‘Distorted’ ImagesBy Zachary Folk
Ford Recalls 254,000 SUVs Over Rearview Camera Software Issue—Here’s Which Vehicles Are Impacted
The software issue could cause drivers to unexpectedly lose rearview camera image and other features like blind-spot monitoring.








