Ford recalls 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch after dozens of driver complaints

Core Points - Ford Motor is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to a software glitch in the rearview camera that may freeze or delay the image, increasing the risk of a crash [1][2] - The recall affects various models from 2021 to 2024, including Bronco, F-150, Edge, Escape, and others [1] - Owners will be notified of the safety risk via mail, with a second letter to follow once a fix is available [3] Recall Details - The software error can cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing visibility [2][4] - The issue was identified after nearly 40 driver complaints were reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [3] - Ford has previously faced issues with rearview cameras, recalling about 289,000 vehicles last month and paying a $165 million penalty for failing to recall 620,000 vehicles in a timely manner [6]