Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 14, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 25V161000 · reported March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 4,721 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.