Ford recalls more than 254,000 SUVs due to software issues

Key Points:

• Ford Motor is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. due to a software defect that can disable rearview cameras and key driver-assistance safety features, affecting certain 2022–2025 Lincoln and 2024–2025 Ford models.
• The defect involves the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) resetting unexpectedly when overloaded, which can cause loss of rearview camera images and disable advanced driver-assistance systems like pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
• Drivers may receive warning messages such as "Front Camera Fault" or "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available," and the issue increases crash risk by reducing hazard detection capabilities, though Ford reports no related crashes or injuries so far.
• Ford will address the problem with a free software update delivered via over-the-air updates or dealership service, with owner notifications starting March 30, 2026, and affected VINs searchable on the NHTSA website from March 25.
• This recall underscores challenges in the automotive industry's growing reliance on software for critical safety systems, highlighting the importance of robust technology in advanced driver-assistance features now mandated in new U.S. vehicles.