Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a software issue that affects the rearview camera image when reversing. This means the image might delay, freeze, or not show up at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image is delayed or missing, you might not see what's behind your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will update the software for your vehicle's accessory protocol interface module for free, either at a dealership or through an over-the-air update, and will notify you when the remedy is available for your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
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