# Ford Motor Company: Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 (26V489000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V489000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C37 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Units potentially affected | 47587 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 47,587 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V489000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.