Ford: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (back Over Prevention)

Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles with a 10.1-inch center screen because the screen may lose power and stop displaying the rearview camera image. Without the camera display, drivers have reduced visibility behind the vehicle, which increases crash risk. Ford is still developing a fix and will notify affected owners by mail starting October 5, 2026, with additional instructions once a solution is available.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Reason

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-09-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d792a1d2-6717-4279-846b-89f538d9cadd