Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling Over 620,000 2020 Models

 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 620,246

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.