Ford Motor Co is recalling 422,000 sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential issue with the rear view camera. The recall covers 2020 through 2023 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs with a 360-degree camera. Ford said it is working with suppliers to identify the root cause and provide a remedy as quickly as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the loss of the rear view camera image can reduce the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford said it had reports of 17 minor crashes relating to the recall issue and more than 2,100 warranty reports but no reports of injuries.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 26. The NHTSA in August 2021 opened an investigation after Ford in 2020 recalled 620,246 vehicles for another rear camera issue. The investigation is reviewing if Ford had recalled the vehicles in a timely fashion and if it recalled enough vehicles.