2025 Ford Explorer (Ford) – rearview camera failure risk (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 FORD EXPLORER vehicles due to back over prevention:software issues. The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026