2021-2025 Ford Bronco, Ford Edge and others recall: software
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 9, 2025. It covers about 1,076,138 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,076,138
- reported
- May 9, 2025
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2025
- related complaints
- 701
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Recall number 25V315000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2021-2024 2021202220232024
- Ford Edge 2021-2024 2021202220232024
- Ford Escape 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford Expedition 2022-2024 202220232024
- Ford F-150 2021-2024 2021202220232024
- Ford F-250 SD 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford F-350 SD 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford F-450 SD 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford F-550 SD 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford F-600 SD 2023-2024 20232024
- Ford Mustang 2024 2024
- Ford Mustang Mach E 2021-2023 202120222023
- Ford Ranger 2024 2024
- Ford Transit 2022-2025 2022202320242025
- Lincoln Corsair 2023-2024 20232024
- Lincoln Nautilus 2021-2023 202120222023
- Lincoln Navigator 2022-2024 202220232024
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 701 complaints about driver assistance problems.
2021 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Edge2022 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2024 Ford Escape2022 Ford Expedition
Questions about recall 25V315000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2025 Ford Bronco, Ford Edge and others software?
Yes. Recall 25V315000, reported on May 9, 2025, covers about 1,076,138 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V315000?
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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