Even Ford is getting tired of its own recalls and may have a backup plan for the cameras

The company may quietly extend backup camera coverage after millions of recalls, suggesting it’s finally fed up with its own mess.

• Ford may extend backup camera coverage after repeated malfunctions.
• Millions of vehicles have been affected by recalls of faulty cameras in several models.
• Rumor has it that the extended warranty will also apply to vehicles that haven’t yet been recalled.

More than 10 million vehicles across the United States have been affected by recalls related to rearview cameras. Ford has been responsible for a large portion of these, recently announcing yet another recall, this time involving 1.4 million vehicles whose backup cameras may not function properly.

Several Ford vehicles have experienced rearview camera problems in recent years. The most recent models affected include the 2015 Explorer, Flex, Escape, Taurus, C-Max, MKZ, MKT, and Mustang models. In this recall, all affected models will be eligible for a free replacement camera. If the 15-year warranty proceeds as reported, it will offer eligible owners the same peace of mind as a recall replacement, including free repairs if the defect is confirmed by the dealership.

However, this approach presents a logistical challenge. Ford will need to maintain a large stock of camera units to keep up with replacements and avoid repair delays.

Ford has been one of the worst offenders when it comes to camera-related recalls. As we reported earlier this year, it has issued 35 recalls affecting 4.6 million vehicles since 2018.