Ford Motor (F) Stock Recalls 254,640 SUVs Over Software Fault Affecting Safety Features

TLDR

• Ford is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. due to a software issue in the Image Processing Module A
• Affected vehicles include the Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln Aviator, and Ford Explorer
• The fault can cause loss of rearview camera image and disable advanced driver assistance features
• Features affected include pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring
• The fix will be a free software update via dealer or over-the-air; owner letters go out March 30

Ford Motor (F) has issued a recall covering 254,640 SUVs in the United States after a software fault was found that can knock out rearview camera visibility and key safety features.

The recall was flagged by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday. It covers specific model years across four vehicle lines.

Affected vehicles are the 2022–2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer.

The root cause is the Image Processing Module A, which can unexpectedly reset. When that happens, drivers lose the rearview camera feed along with several driver assistance systems.

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Ford stock was up 0.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday. That followed a 2.1% gain on Monday.

What Features Are Affected

The reset can disable pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. These are standard safety tools that drivers often rely on without thinking twice.

Ford said it is not aware of any accidents, injuries, or fires connected to the fault.

The fix is a software update to the Image Processing Module A. It will be carried out either at a dealer or through an over-the-air update, at no cost to the owner.

What Owners Can Expect

Ford plans to mail notification letters to affected owners on March 30.

Owners who want to check if their vehicle is included in the recall can use their VIN on the NHTSA website.

The recall was formally submitted in a filing with the NHTSA, which published the details Tuesday morning.

This is a software-only remedy, meaning no physical parts need to be replaced.

Ford did not give a timeline for when the over-the-air update would roll out, though dealer visits are available as an alternative.

The recall spans model years from 2022 through 2025, covering a relatively wide window of production across the Lincoln and Ford SUV lineup.

As of Tuesday morning, Ford stock was trading slightly higher following the recall announcement, with the premarket gain of 0.2% building on the previous session’s 2.1% rise.

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