Top 5 things you need to know about the mass emergency stop 2018-2022 ford safety recall
1. The recall covers over 600,000 vehicles, including popular models like the Ford Escape, Explorer, and F-150, due to a faulty rearview camera that can go black or flicker, completely blocking driver visibility when reversing.
2. Affected units were built between January 1, 2018, and June 30, 2022, and the root cause is a degraded coaxial cable connection in the liftgate or tailgate, which can break from repeated opening and closing over time.
3. Ford is not currently aware of any crashes or injuries tied to the defect, but they have received nearly 2,600 warranty claims and field reports describing sudden camera failures without warning.
4. Owners will receive a free replacement of the coaxial cable harness and a new liftgate camera module at no cost, with official notification letters expected to arrive in late March 2025.
5. To check if your specific VIN is included, visit Ford's official recall site or call their customer service line, and if you already paid for repairs out of pocket before the recall was announced, you may be eligible for a reimbursement.