The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that Ford Motor Company will recall 1.74 million vehicles across the United States due to backup camera malfunctions that could compromise driver visibility when reversing.
According to federal safety regulators, the recall targets specific Ford Bronco and Ford Edge vehicles where a component called the Accessory Protocol Interface Module may experience overheating problems. When this module overheats and fails, drivers lose their rearview camera display entirely, creating potential safety hazards.
NHTSA officials also revealed a second recall issue affecting additional Ford models, including the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. These vehicles face a different camera problem where the backup display shows upside-down or flipped images when drivers shift into reverse, potentially confusing operators about what’s actually behind their vehicle.
The safety administration’s announcement comes as automakers continue addressing technology-related defects in modern vehicles equipped with mandatory backup camera systems.
