Ford F-150 and F-250 SD recall 26V489000 - Display Function

NHTSA · July 28, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V489000 (Ford), reported July 28, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 47,587.
• Component: Display Function.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

July 28, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V489000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 895 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 89 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 47,587 vehicles, it is larger than 86% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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 vehicles

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