Here’s a summary of the recent Massive Ford Recall: 625,000 Vehicles Pulled for Faulty Cameras and Seatbelts:
What’s Going On
On October 17, 2025, Ford announced a recall of about 624,679 vehicles in the U.S. due to two separate safety defects: one involving rear-view or backup camera displays, and the other involving seatbelt components.
The recall covers:
- 332,778 Ford Mustangs for seatbelt problems.
- 291,901 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks for defects in their camera display modules.
The Seatbelt Issue (Mustangs)
In the Mustangs, Ford says that carpet or other interior trim parts might interfere with the seatbelt cables. This interference could impede proper seatbelt retraction or operation.
To remedy this:
- Dealers will inspect the seatbelt assemblies in affected Mustangs.
- If parts are found faulty or at risk, replacements will be made at no cost to the owner.
- Dealers will also remove carpet pieces or trim that could touch or press against the belt cables.
The Camera Display Issue (Super Duty Trucks)
For the F-series Super Duty trucks (F-250/350/450), the trouble lies with the image processing module software that controls the rear-view / backup camera display system.
Symptoms Include:
- Delays in displaying the camera feed.
- Freezing or blank screens (or no display at all) when the vehicle is in reverse.
To Fix it:
- Ford dealers will install a software update to the image processing module (IPM) free of charge.
Broader Context & Related Recalls
This recent recall is not isolated. Earlier in 2025, Ford had announced a much larger recall—affecting over 1 million vehicles—due to software glitches that caused rearview camera images to freeze, delay, or not display at all.
That prior recall covered many Ford and Lincoln models (Bronco, F-150, Edge, Escape, etc.) and similarly involved software updates to the infotainment/display modules.
The 2025 million-vehicle recall and this newer ~625K recall underscore persistent challenges automakers face with increasingly software-driven vehicle systems.
Impacts & What Owners Should Do
Cost & Liability
All repairs and updates under this recall are being offered at no cost to vehicle owners.
Owner Notification
Ford is expected to send official recall notices to owners of the affected Mustangs and Super Duty trucks. They should then schedule an appointment with their local Ford dealer to have the inspection, repair, or software update performed.
Safety Risks
- A malfunctioning rear-view camera can reduce visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of collision with objects, pedestrians, or other vehicles.
- If a seatbelt mechanism is impeded, it may not properly retract or lock, potentially compromising occupant protection in a crash.
Reputation & Financial Risk
These kinds of recalls can strain automaker reputations, especially as modern vehicles become more reliant on software systems and driver-assist technologies. They can also incur costs for repairs, legal liability, regulatory scrutiny, and lost consumer confidence.