Ford Motor Company announced a recall of more than one million cars due to malfunctioning rear-view cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall, which was announced on September 4, 2025, includes approximately 1,456,417 vehicles consisting of more than 50 different models and model years. These impacted vehicles may experience a blank or distorted image from rear-view cameras. In addition, the camera may display inverted and warped images, or none at all, resulting in an increased risk of accidents and serious injuries.
The impacted vehicles range in year from 2015 to 2019 and include popular models such as the Edge, Expedition, F-250, Mustang, Ranger and Lincoln Navigator. Below is a list of just some of the vehicles included in the Ford recall (along with model and year):
- 2017–2019 Ford Econoline
- 2015–2018 Ford Edge
- 2015–2017 Ford Expedition
- 2015–2019 Ford F-250 SD
- 2015–2019 Ford F-350 SD
- 2015–2019 Ford F-450 SD
- 2016–2019 Ford F-550 SD
- 2015–2019 Ford Mustang
- 2019 Ford Ranger
- 2016–2019 Ford Transit
- 2015–2018 Ford Transit Connect
- 2015–2019 Lincoln MKC
- 2015–2017 Lincoln Navigator
Is My Recalled Ford a Lemon?
It depends. Under state lemon laws, a vehicle is generally considered a lemon when it has a recurring defect that isn’t repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, typically while under the manufacturer’s warranty.
What qualifies as “reasonable” will vary by state. Nevertheless, this term often encompasses repeated repairs for the same problem, lengthy time in the shop, or defects that create serious safety risks.
My Leased Ford Vehicle Was Included in the Recall – Do I Have a Lemon Law Claim?
Possibly yes. Leased vehicles are oftentimes covered under applicable state Lemon Law, if they meet the state’s criterion for defects and repair attempts. Keeping detailed records of all problems and repairs is essential, as strong documentation is the key to a successful claim.
How Much Financial Restitution Can I Receive?
It depends on your specific circumstances. Lemon Law compensation varies from case to case, depending on the specific aspects of the claim. The ideal outcome is a Lemon Buyback, in which the manufacturer repurchases the vehicle from you. In a Lemon Buyback, you may be eligible to receive the following forms of financial restitution:
- Your full down payment
- All monthly payments for the vehicle
- Taxes related to the purchase
- Finance charges
- A pro-rated portion of your registration fees
You may also be eligible to receive compensation for towing fees, service costs (including parts), and car rental fees
The manufacturer will also pay off the balance of your loan and discharge it. There is a standard depreciation deduction for your use of the vehicle. Depreciation is calculated based on mileage when you first brought the vehicle in to repair a defect.
You may also be able to negotiate with the manufacturer to replace your lemon with another vehicle of equivalent or lesser value, essentially swapping your defective vehicle for one that works.
Take Action Today – Contact Bad Vehicle About Your Ford
If you own or lease a Ford vehicle that exhibits persistent problems or has been into the dealership for more than 15 days, then you may have a viable state lemon law case. If you find yourself in this situation, contact Bad Vehicle to schedule a free, confidential case evaluation. We have represented numerous individuals against vehicle manufacturers, and car dealerships who have sold our clients’ lemon vehicles.