Over 200,000 Ford vehicles face recall due to software issue posing collision danger
Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall affecting approximately 1 million to 1.07 million vehicles in the United States due to software issues in the SYNC 4 system installed in vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. The recall, which was officially announced in June 2025, targets all Ford models with the SYNC 4 system and could potentially increase the risk of crashes by reducing a driver's view from behind the wheel.
The software glitch causes rearview cameras to freeze, lag, or fail to display images within 2 seconds after shifting into reverse, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111. The remedy for the software malfunction is a free software update that Ford will send remotely via over-the-air (OTA) updates. Owners do not need to visit a dealership unless they prefer to do so.
Official notices to owners began to be sent between June 16 and June 20, 2025, although some sources mention notification letters being mailed on June 24 and others suggest some notices may have been sent as late as July 14 for related (but not identical) recalls. If an OTA update is not available for a vehicle, owners can bring their vehicle to a Ford dealership for the free software update.
The affected vehicles include various models such as the Transit Connect, MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, Ranger, Mustang, EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, Aviator, Transit, Explorer, Bronco Sport, Maverick, and Lincoln Aviator. The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is one of the vehicles affected by the recall.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more information. Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25S72.
It is important to note that this recall is not related to any charitable revamping by Ford through its dealership empire, as mentioned in a separate context. The Ford Motor Company has not yet responded to FOX Business' request for comment on the matter. If an image continues to be displayed after the vehicle shifts out of reverse, it may distract the driver, further increasing the risk of crashes.
This recall is not related to any other news or events unrelated to the software malfunction affecting rearview cameras, nor is it related to the unveiling of the 2026 Mustang FX package with nostalgic Fox body styling. Ford is working diligently to address this issue and ensure the safety of its drivers.
- The software malfunction in the SYNC 4 system, affecting millions of Ford vehicles, is not a charity initiative by Ford but an industry issue in the automotive sector, impacting finance and technology.
- Ford's recall, affecting various models such as the Transit Connect, F-150, and Lincoln Aviator, targets transportation systems, specifically rearview cameras, which could increase the risk of crashes due to reduced visibility.
- Despite the software glitch causing issues in the automotive industry, Ford is showing commitment to safety and technology by providing a free software update via over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring the continued operation and safety of its vehicles.
