Ford Recalls Vehicles: Nearly 750,000 Models Pulled Over Safety Issues in 2025

Ford is recalling more than 740,000 vehicles across the United States due to major safety concerns involving rearview camera displays, steering control, and seatbelt failures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalls, announced in notices dated between September and October 2025, impact a wide range of Ford models, including Super Duty trucks and Mustang vehicles.

The automaker confirmed that owners will be notified and repairs will be made free of charge. The recalls address three separate defects that could increase the risk of crashes or injuries if left unaddressed.

Ford Recalls Vehicles Over Camera Display, Steering, and Seatbelt Defects

The largest of the recalls involves more than 290,000 Super Duty trucks from model years 2020 to 2022 — including F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD — due to a malfunction in the 360-degree rearview camera system. The NHTSA said the defect may cause the rearview image to fail or display improperly under certain lighting conditions, limiting the driver’s view and increasing the risk of collisions. Ford dealers will update the image processing module software free of charge. The recall is identified as 25SA8 (NHTSA number 25V-686).

This marks the third time in 2025 Ford has issued recalls over rearview camera problems. A previous recall in May affected 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles, while another in July targeted over 200,000 vehicles with similar issues.

A separate recall involves 115,539 Super Duty trucks from the 2020–2021 model years, again including the F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD. These vehicles face a risk of losing steering control due to the steering column upper shaft potentially detaching. The defect could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Ford said dealers will inspect and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary. Notification letters were mailed to owners on October 6, 2025, and a permanent remedy is expected by December. This recall is listed as 25S94 (NHTSA number 25V-626).

The third major recall affects 332,778 Mustang vehicles from model years 2015 to 2017 due to a critical seatbelt defect. According to the NHTSA, corroded seatbelt cables may break and fail to restrain occupants during a crash. The corrosion occurs when cables are exposed to water and road salt. Dealers will inspect and replace the seatbelt cables free of charge. Owners will be notified of the risk in October, with remedy letters expected by January 2026. This recall is identified as 25S92 (NHTSA number 25V-614).

What Drivers Should Know and Next Steps

Ford urges all affected vehicle owners to contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. Prompt action is critical, as all three defects pose significant safety risks if unaddressed. Rearview camera failures can lead to collisions during reversing, steering malfunctions can cause total loss of control on the road, and seatbelt failures dramatically increase the risk of injury in accidents.

Industry analysts note that the sheer scale of the recalls highlights ongoing quality control challenges for Ford. It also underscores the increasing reliance of modern vehicles on complex electronic and mechanical systems — and the importance of timely software updates and component inspections to ensure safety.

With nearly three-quarters of a million vehicles affected, Ford’s recalls are among the largest announced this year. The automaker says it remains committed to resolving the issues quickly and at no cost to customers, reinforcing the importance of vehicle safety in 2025.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Which Ford vehicles are being recalled in 2025?

The recalls include 2020–2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD trucks for camera and steering issues, and 2015–2017 Mustangs for seatbelt defects.

Q2: What causes the rearview camera malfunction?

A software problem in the image processing module can cause the 360-degree rearview camera to display images incorrectly, especially in certain lighting conditions.

Q3: How will Ford fix the steering defect?

Dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft to prevent detachment and loss of control, free of charge.

Q4: Why are Mustang seatbelts being recalled?

Corrosion in the seatbelt cables can cause them to break, preventing proper restraint during a crash and increasing the risk of injury.

Q5: When will affected owners be notified?

Notification letters were mailed in October 2025, with final remedy details expected by December for the steering recall and January 2026 for the seatbelt recall.