Two of the issues are software related, while two others require physical solutions
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- The most common recall affects nearly 25,000 Ford F-Series models due to camera problems.
- More than 6,000 Ford Mustangs have digital instrument panels that may show a blank screen.
- Explorer, Aviator and Transit models all require a recall due to various safety and functionality fixes.
Well, it’s that time of the week again. Ford has issued no fewer than four new recalls in the United States affecting tens of thousands of vehicles, all for unrelated issues. If you own a Ford Mustang, F-Super Duty, Explorer, Transit or Lincoln Aviator, you may soon be asked to take your vehicle to a nearest Ford dealer for repairs.
#1: Mustang display
Perhaps the most concerning recall affects 6,212 Ford Mustangs built for the 2024 model year, from May 10, 2024 to August 20, 2024. Ford’s own research has shown that these cars suffer from digital instrument panels that can go completely blank. a less than ideal scenario, apparently caused by low voltage events in the remote cluster box screwing up the software initialization.
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The issue is also not theoretical. The Blue Oval has already registered 58 warranty claims related to these cluster faults and has ordered dealers to update the software of the affected cars. Notices to owners will be sent out later this month, giving Mustang owners something else to look forward to in addition to the usual winter storage.
#2: F-series camera error
The second recall is more widespread and affects 24,950 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450s built between October 4, 2022 and March 14, 2024. Ford notes that the camera on top of the tailgate can be damaged by water and may malfunction when the tailgate is down, meaning the infotainment screen will not display an image.
In this case, dealers have been instructed to replace the tailgate top camera, wiring harness and parking assist sensor interface module on the tailgate of affected vehicles free of charge. Owners will be warned from December 9.
#3: Explorer and Aviator software problem
Ford is also recalling 391 units of the 2025 Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator manufactured between May 30, 2024 – August 8, 2024 and July 18, 2024 – July 26, 2024, respectively. In this case, the rearview camera image may not remain visible if the speed backwards exceeds 16 km/h. This is because some accessory protocol interface modules were accidentally shipped with pre-production software and were not updated at the vehicle assembly plant.
Ford’s solution is to roll out an over-the-air software update later this month. Owners also have the option to take their vehicle to a repair shop.
#4: Transit axle bolt hazard
Last but not least, there is a recall affecting 2023-2024 Ford Transits, assembled from May 10, 2023 to February 10, 2024. The recall affects 808 vehicles with incorrect rear axle bolts. Insufficient engagement can cause the rear wheels to lock or come loose from the axle. Ford also says vehicles can roll into Park if the parking brake is not applied. Owners will be notified of the recall on December 9 and dealers will replace the rear axle bolts.
