Core Points - Ford Motor Company has initiated a recall for approximately 1.45 million vehicles in the US due to concerns with a defective rear-view camera system [1][2] - The recall affects various models including the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, and 2019 Ford Ranger [1] - The defect may cause rear-view cameras to project inverted, distorted, or blank images, obscuring the driver's view [2] Recall Details - The recall includes an estimated 2.7% of the recalled vehicles experiencing the defect [2] - Ford is aware of 44,123 global warranty claims related to the recall and 18 accidents, with no reported injuries [2] - Inspections and replacements of faulty rear-view cameras will be conducted at no cost to vehicle owners [3] Notification and Penalties - Notification letters to vehicle owners about the safety risk are scheduled to be sent starting September 22, 2025 [3] - In November 2024, Ford agreed to pay a $165 million civil penalty following a US government investigation regarding the recall of vehicles with defective rear-view cameras [3] Additional Recall Information - The recall also covers an additional 122,000 vehicles in Canada and approximately 300,000 in other international markets [4] - An investigation by the auto regulator was initiated in August 2021 following a previous recall of 620,246 vehicles in 2020 for a similar issue [4] - Ford expanded the recall in 2022 and again in March 2024, adding around 24,000 vehicles [4] Recent Recalls - Last month, Ford issued a recall for 355,656 light trucks in the US due to a defect in the instrument panel display that could increase the risk of a crash [5]