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NHTSA recall · Reported Sep 3, 2025

Ford F-250 SD recall 2025: The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the…

NHTSA campaign 25V572000, reported Sep 3, 2025. Ford Motor Company is the manufacturer. Below is what the recall says, how to check your own vehicle, and how a recall can matter to a lemon law claim.

Vehicles affected1,456,417
Models and yearsFord F-250 SD 2015–2019, Ford F-450 SD 2015–2019 and 11 more
ComponentBack over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
NHTSA campaign25V572000
Manufacturer's number25S89
Quick answer. A recall by itself does not make a vehicle a lemon. It matters when the repair does not fix the problem after reasonable attempts, or when the manufacturer cannot complete the repair in a reasonable time. The rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal advice.

What is the defect?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What is the consequence?

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the manufacturer's remedy?

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Vehicles covered

  • Ford F-250 SD, 2015–2019
  • Ford F-450 SD, 2015–2019
  • Ford Mustang, 2015–2019
  • Ford Edge, 2015–2018
  • Ford F-550 SD, 2016–2019
  • Ford Expedition, 2015–2017
  • Ford Econoline, 2017–2019
  • Ford F-350 SD, 2015–2019
  • Lincoln Navigator, 2015–2017
  • Lincoln MKC, 2015–2019
  • Ford Transit Connect, 2015–2018
  • Ford Transit, 2016–2019
  • Ford Ranger, 2019

Is your vehicle included?

  • Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side door jamb sticker or at the base of the windshield.
  • Enter it on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows open recalls for that exact vehicle.
  • Or ask any dealer for the make. A recall repair costs you nothing.

How this recall can matter to a lemon law claim

A recall repair counts as a repair attempt when the same problem keeps coming back. Keep every repair order, with the dates the vehicle went in and came out, because days out of service can count toward your state's threshold. If the problem returns after the recall repair, that history is what a claim is built on.

See your state's lemon law rules →

Official source: NHTSA campaign 25V572000. The recall text on this page is copied from NHTSA's recall file.View on NHTSA ›