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Ford to recall over 254,000 SUVs in the US due to software issues, NHTSA says
The recall affects over 254,000 SUVs due to software faults that can disable key safety systems, with free dealer or over-the-air fixes offered by Ford.
- Ford Motor Company recalled over 254,640 SUVs on Tuesday, including the 2025 Explorer and Lincolns, after a defect in the Image Processing Module caused unexpected system resets.
- The defect causes the rearview camera to disable and impairs ADAS features including "pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring," according to the NHTSA.
- Dealers will update the Image Processing Module free of charge, or owners will receive an Over-The-Air software fix to restore the disabled systems.
- Ford's YTD sales dropped 5.5% from 2025 levels, yet shares surged 2.34% to $11.79 during Pre-market trading on Tuesday, showing mixed market sentiment.
- This recall follows an earlier action for over 604,533 vehicles including Escape SUVs; SlashGear reports nearly all Ford vehicles have faced recalls since 2020.
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Ford recalls more than 254,000 SUVs due to safety system, camera failures
Ford is recalling 254,640 SUVs nationwide due to a software issue that can disable the vehicle’s rearview camera and key driver-assistance safety features. The recall affects certain models of the 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. RELATED STORIESNearly 90,000 bottles of children’s liquid pain medication recal…
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Read Full ArticleFord recalls 254,000 SUVs over software defect that can disable rearview cameras, safety features
The problem stems from an unexpected reset of the vehicle's image processing software, which can cause the rearview camera to fail and disable other safety features.
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