Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What could happen
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, 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 October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Vehicles covered
- Ford C-Max 2015–2016
- Ford Escape 2015–2016
- Ford Explorer 2015
- Ford Fiesta 2019
- Ford Flex 2015–2019
- Ford Fusion 2016
- Ford Mustang 2020
- Ford Taurus 2015–2016, 2018–2019
- Lincoln Mkt 2015, 2019
- Lincoln Mkz 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V695000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 2, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,448,655
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 27, 2014 to Dec 10, 2015
- Part
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
- Maker's own recall number
- 25SA9
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lincoln recall: Structure Dec 1, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Dec 20, 2024
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Suspension Feb 10, 2020
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Aug 20, 2018
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 22, 2016
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 25, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.