Vehicle recall 25V161000 · March 14, 2025
2025 Ford Escape
The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25C08
- Owner notification
- March 28, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,721
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escape (2025): 2025
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