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Safety recall · 25V686000

Back over prevention: software Ford recall

Ford Motor Company reported this recall to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. It covers about 291,901 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V686000
Reported
Oct 10, 2025
Vehicles
291,901
Area
Driver assistance

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

The risk

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V686000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 25V686000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Ford Motor Company's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V686000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V686000 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported it to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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