Recall 26V489000: 2023–2026 Ford F-250 SD and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 28, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 47,587vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2026
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Possible consequence
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Ford F-1501,036 complaints
- 2022 Ford F-150602 complaints
- 2023 Ford F-150418 complaints
- 2023 Ford F-250 SD44 complaints
- 2024 Ford F-250 SD40 complaints
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD17 complaints
- 2026 Ford F-250 SD9 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.