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2021-2026 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 SD recall: display function

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 28, 2026. It covers about 47,587 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,587
reported
Jul 28, 2026
owners notified
Oct 9, 2026
related complaints
179

Back over prevention: display function

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, 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 (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on July 31, 2026.

Recall number 26V489000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 179 complaints about driver assistance problems.

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Questions about recall 26V489000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2026 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 SD display function?

Yes. Recall 26V489000, reported on July 28, 2026, covers about 47,587 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V489000?

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on July 31, 2026.

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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