Ford To Recall Over 1.4 Million US Cars Over Rearview Camera Defect - Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

Recall Information - Ford Motor Company is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera malfunction that may cause distorted, intermittent, or blank images when reversing [1][2] - The recall affects 1,448,655 vehicles, including models from 2015 to 2020 such as the Flex, Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, C-Max, Escape, Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, and Mustang [2] Recent Setbacks - The recent recall is part of a series of setbacks for Ford in 2025, including a previous recall of over 680,000 vehicles due to various issues, including steering defects in F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickup trucks [3] - In September, Ford recalled 115,000 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks due to potential steering column detachment [4] - A fire at a key Ford supplier in September is expected to disrupt production operations for several months [4] Sales Performance - Despite the recalls, Ford achieved a record third quarter in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with a 19.8% increase to 85,789 units [5] - The Mustang Mach-E experienced a significant sales surge of 50.7%, marking its best quarter to date [5] - The F-Series trucks surpassed 600,000 units sold year-to-date, maintaining its position as America's best-selling truck for the 49th consecutive year [5] - Ford has a growth score of 52.96% and a momentum rating of 68.23% according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings [5]