2022 FORD F-150 — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 27
- Fires 9
- Injuries 40
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 199 | 22.8% | 5 crashes · 1 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 101 | 11.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 83 | 9.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 75 | 8.6% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 56 | 6.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 29 | 3.3% | 1 crashes · 3 fires |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 28 | 3.2% | 6 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 1.8% | 5 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 16 | 1.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 344 | 39.4% | 10 crashes · 5 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 22V193000 was reported 60 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V623000 was reported 173 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V842000 was reported 227 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V070000 was reported 355 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V509000 was reported 340 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V802000 was reported 425 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V896000 was reported 670 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V635000 was reported 883 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V682000 was reported 715 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V852000 was reported 1,019 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V131000 was reported 1,131 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V132000 was reported 1,131 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V272000 was reported 1,185 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V315000 was reported 1,067 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V340000 was reported 884 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V455000 was reported 1,076 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V515000 was reported 1,044 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V517000 was reported 1,044 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V729000 was reported 1,301 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V863000 was reported 1,391 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V104000 was reported 1,488 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V489000 was reported 1,512 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 47 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 68 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 46 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 75 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 63 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 45 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 34 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 40 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 33 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 56 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 58 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 54 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 57 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 67 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 53 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 36 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V986000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V193000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V253000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V453000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V623000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V675000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V684000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V686000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V842000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V070000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V418000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V509000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V801000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V802000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V896000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V635000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V682000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V852000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V131000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V132000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V272000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V313000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V315000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V340000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V455000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V515000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V517000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V729000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V731000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V863000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V104000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V489000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA23002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24019 |
Safety Recalls (32)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V986000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V193000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V253000
- Report date
- Component:
- STEERING
- Consequence:
- Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the end of July, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V453000
- Report date
- Component:
- TIRES
- Consequence:
- Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V623000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V675000
- Report date
- Component:
- WHEELS
- Consequence:
- Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S59.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V684000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C23.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V686000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V842000
- Report date
- Component:
- VISIBILITY
- Consequence:
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V070000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V418000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V509000
- Report date
- Component:
- PARKING BRAKE
- Consequence:
- Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V801000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V802000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the LED driver module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C36. Vehicles with high series headlamps previously recalled under recall number 22V-686 that received an incomplete remedy, or have not yet been repaired, will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V896000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 24V635000
- Report date
- Component:
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Consequence:
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 24V682000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C30. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under 22V-686 and will need to have the new remedy performed.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 24V852000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT
- Consequence:
- Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V131000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V132000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V272000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V313000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V315000
- Report date
- Component:
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Consequence:
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, 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 June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V340000
- Report date
- Component:
- TIRES
- Consequence:
- Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V455000
- Report date
- Component:
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Consequence:
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V515000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C38.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V517000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Consequence:
- Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the light emitting diode control module and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C37.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V729000
- Report date
- Component:
- VISIBILITY
- Consequence:
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V731000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 25V863000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V104000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V489000
- Report date
- Component:
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Consequence:
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.