Ford Recalls Vehicles Over Camera and Seatbelt Issues

Ford has announced two significant recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the United States. The first recall addresses a potential issue with the rearview camera system in certain 2020-2022 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image properly under certain lighting conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash. Ford will update the image processing module software free of charge to resolve this issue, with owner notifications expected to begin in October 2025 and a final remedy available around March 2026.

The second recall involves 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles, where water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. If the cable corrodes sufficiently, it could break, preventing the seatbelt from properly restraining an occupant during a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as necessary, removing sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. These repairs will also be free of charge, with interim letters to owners expected this month and a final remedy anticipated in January 2026.

These recalls are part of a series of recent recalls by Ford, demonstrating the company's efforts to identify and address potential safety concerns. Ford has stated that the quality of its vehicles and the safety of its customers are paramount and that they have significantly increased their safety and technical expertise to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Which Ford vehicles are affected by these recalls?

The recalls affect certain 2020-2022 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks (for the rearview camera issue) and 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles (for the seatbelt cable corrosion issue).

What should I do if my vehicle is affected?

Ford will send letters to affected owners with instructions on how to schedule a free repair at their local dealership. You can also contact Ford customer service or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline for more information.

Will the repairs be free of charge?

Yes, all necessary repairs related to these recalls will be performed free of charge at Ford dealerships.

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