Another recall at Ford, following the campaign that involved over 4.4 million vehicles – mostly pickups – launched last February and the one for 1.5 million vehicles in September.
THE NEW FORD RECALL
According to Reuters reported the recall ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerns four SUV models totaling 254,640 vehicles sold in the U.S. market. CBS News further detailed the models listing Lincoln Navigator from 2022 to 2025, Lincoln Nautilus from 2024 to 2025, Lincoln Aviator 2025, and Ford Explorer 2025.
THE DEFECT THAT RENDERS THE CAR “BLIND”
The cause is reportedly traced to a software defect that can disable rear cameras and key safety systems, increasing the risk of accidents. According to reports, the image processing program can in some situations freeze and restart on its own, interrupting the rear camera video feed and disabling driver assistance systems such as the one that warns of imminent collisions. Additionally, the rollback would also affect lane keeping and blind spot monitoring.
Drivers experiencing a reset might see dashboard warnings such as “Front camera malfunction,” “Pre-collision assist unavailable,” or “Lane keeping system disabled.” Blind spot warning lights on the dashboard are also listed among possible symptoms, the NHTSA stated.
THE CAMPAIGN TO FIX THE PROBLEM
Without these active systems, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the driver’s ability to promptly identify road hazards would be compromised, hence the need to proceed with an inspection.
Ford will fix the defect at no cost to owners through a software update at the dealership or an over-the-air update. Affected owners will be notified by mail by March 30.
