Ford, Lincoln Expand Recall for Backup Cameras

Ford will fix the problem free of charge through a software update, which it says should be available sometime between July and September this year. For vehicles equipped with over-the-air update functionality, owners will be able to install the update themselves the same way they would on a computer or smartphone. All owners will also be able to take their vehicles to a dealership for the new software.

According to documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford began investigating the problem after the agency contacted the automaker with consumer complaints about backup camera problems. Ford says it is aware of one minor crash resulting in property damage but no injuries related to the recall.

Ford and Lincoln have already issued two unrelated recalls related to backup cameras this year—one in January and another in March.