WASHINGTON, March 6, 2026, 07:15 EST
- Ford is recalling 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. after the NHTSA identified a problem with their rearview cameras.
- Ford is targeting specific Bronco and Edge models with the move. Separately, a different glitch can cause images to flip or appear inverted on additional vehicles.
- Just a day after another recall over wiper-motor issues, Ford is rolling out this new move.
Ford Motor is pulling back 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. after regulators flagged a faulty rearview camera that can go dark, wiping out the view behind the car, the U.S. auto safety agency said Friday. The recall hits certain Ford Bronco and Ford Edge models. NHTSA added there’s a different glitch: on some Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles, the rear camera image might flip or show up inverted on the center screen.
Timing is crucial here: rear visibility systems have shifted from being extras to mandatory features in the U.S. Under a federal rule, all new light vehicles built on or after May 1, 2018, must have rear visibility technology. The regulation targets “backover” fatalities and injuries—risks especially high for children and seniors. Department of Transportation
This comes as Ford faces heightened regulatory scrutiny over camera problems. Earlier this year, a 2024 consent order required the automaker to address faulty rearview cameras, with NHTSA stressing the need for “timely and accurate recalls” and imposing a $165 million civil penalty, along with new compliance mandates. NHTSA
The regulator flagged an issue Friday involving Bronco and Edge vehicles: the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) can overheat and switch off, disabling the rearview camera display. Since that module runs part of the car’s display system, a shutdown means drivers lose a crucial backup camera view.
NHTSA, just a day ago, announced Ford is set to recall 604,533 vehicles due to potentially faulty windshield wiper motors. In a separate notice, the agency also pointed to another Ford recall—this one affecting 11,431 vehicles—because of a driveshaft weld defect that could abruptly kill drive power.
Automakers are once again facing an old problem in a new form: electronics and software now sit at the core of crucial safety gear. If a camera blacks out or displays a reversed image, it’s not just a quirk — it alters what drivers believe is behind them.
Ford slipped $0.47 to $12.34 in U.S. premarket action. General Motors dropped $2.41 to $76.20, and Tesla gave up $0.34, trading at $405.55.
How fast the repairs actually get done—and if the population affected expands—remains unclear. NHTSA didn’t specify a solution for the camera glitch, and recall campaigns have a habit of growing if additional field reports surface.
Dearborn, Michigan’s Ford has banked on Bronco’s reputation and North American SUV appetite. The Edge, though aging, remains a meaningful chunk of Ford’s U.S. lineup—so large-scale service issues aren’t easily dismissed.
Drivers need to see if their cars are included, then look out for guidance from their dealer or notification letters detailing what’s next. As for Ford, it faces yet another challenge to address flaws before they draw regulatory heat.
