Ford recalls 1.74 million cars over rearview display issues

The recalls cover Broncos, Edges, Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers due to software problems that can impact rearview camera displays.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues that impact the vehicles' rearview camera displays. The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers. Ford is offering a free software update for the Broncos and Edges, while a remedy is still under development for the other affected models.

Why it matters

Rearview camera issues can increase the risk of crashes, making this a significant safety recall from one of the largest automakers. The scale of the recall also highlights the growing complexity of modern vehicle electronics and the importance of robust software testing.

The details

According to NHTSA notices, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview image from displaying. Meanwhile, some 2020-2022 Ford Escapes and Lincoln Corsairs, as well as 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators and Explorers, may show a flipped or inverted rearview image. Ford is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to either recall, but the NHTSA has warned that both issues could increase crash risks.

  • The recalls were announced on March 8, 2026.
  • Owner-notification letters for the Bronco and Edge recall will be mailed out at the end of March 2026.
  • Interim letters to notify owners of the Escape, Corsair, Aviator and Explorer recall will be mailed out in the coming months.

The players

Ford

An American automaker that has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S. due to software issues impacting rearview camera displays.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The U.S. government agency that oversees vehicle safety and published the notices about Ford's recalls.

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What’s next

For impacted Bronco and Edge owners, Ford is offering a free software update for the vehicles' Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). A remedy is still under development for the recall impacting the Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the growing complexity of modern vehicle electronics and the importance of robust software testing to ensure safety. It also underscores the need for automakers to quickly address any issues that could increase the risk of crashes.