Ford Motor Company - Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
USFord Motor Company - Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Affected Products
Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V489000 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V489000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
| Corrective action | The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C37 |
| Potentially affected | 47587 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelBACK OVER PREVENTION
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