Ford Withdraws 1.9 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due To Behind Camera Problems

JAKARTA Ford has been bullied again this year because it is again facing challenges related to rear cameras. The car manufacturer based in the city of Dearborn, Michigan, has announced a mass recall that covers about 1.45 million vehicles in the United States, 122,000 in Canada, and about 300,000 in other markets.

Some of the models pulled included models from 2015 to 2019 with popular names such as Mustang, Ranger, and Super Duty F-Series pickup trucks as well as Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Edge, Transit, Transit Connect, and Econoline.

According to a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), quoted from Reuters and Road & Track, Wednesday, September 10, the problem centers on the rear camera display that can experience distortion, flickering, or even completely die. This of course reduces the driver's view, increasing the risk of accidents.

Ford's internal investigation found that the problem stems from a flaw in the printed circuit board (PCB) supplied by the supplier company, Magna. The PCB has lower terminal contacts, making it vulnerable to corrosion that causes the camera to malfunction.

Ford first learned of this issue in December 2024 after receiving complaints from customers. After an in-depth investigation, they decided to make repairs, with a total of 44,123 guarantee claims and 18 reported accidents related to the matter.

As a solution, Ford will check and replace the camera showing signs of corrosion. Replacement cameras will use a new PCB that is more resistant to corrosion. This improvement is expected to be completed easily, especially as Ford estimates only 2.7 percent of the total recalled vehicles will experience this problem.