Ford Recalls Nearly 2 Million Vehicles – What Indiana Drivers Need to Know
Ford Issues Massive Global Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a sweeping global recall of approximately 1.9 million vehicles, linked to a defect in rear-view camera systems that may display inverted, distorted, or blank images, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall covers a range of models from 2015 to 2019, including the Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, Super Duty trucks (F-250 through F-550), Expedition, Edge, Transit, Transit Connect, Econoline, and Ranger.
Scope of the Ford Recall: U.S. and International
Of the total, about 1.45 million vehicles are in the United States, with 122,000 in Canada and 300,000 in other global markets. Ford has already received over 44,000 worldwide warranty claims related to the issue and documented 18 accidents, though fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
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The defective cameras, supplied by Magna International, suffer from issues such as corrosion and poor circuitry integrity, causing rear-view displays to malfunction. In April, Ford had already recalled around 160,000 vehicles for similar camera failures, signaling a recurring problem.
How Ford Is Responding
To resolve the situation, Ford will notify owners by mail starting September 22 (U.S.) and will have authorized dealers inspect and replace the camera units at no cost. Affected vehicles will be fitted with improved components less vulnerable to corrosion.
Rear-view cameras are a federally mandated safety feature, designed to minimize blind-spot accidents. A malfunctioning system can severely impair a driver’s ability to safely reverse, potentially leading to serious consequences. By offering free repairs and swift notification, Ford is attempting to safeguard driver safety and rebuild trust following earlier delays that led to a $165 million civil penalty by NHTSA for not acting promptly in previous recalls.
[h/t: Detroit Free Press]
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