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Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2025 Ford Escape Recalled for Inverted Rearview Camera Image

Agency Publication Date: March 14, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 4,721 model year 2025 Escape vehicles because the rearview camera may display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. This defect means the vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

An inverted rearview camera image does not accurately display the area behind the vehicle, which can confuse the driver and significantly increase the risk of a crash or injury while reversing.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2025 Ford Escape vehicles where the rearview camera may display an upside-down or reversed image while the vehicle is in reverse.
  2. Owners can verify if their specific vehicle is included in this recall by checking their 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by contacting a local dealer.
  3. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or your local Ford dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the rearview camera.
  4. When contacting customer service or your dealer, refer to Ford's internal recall number 25C08.
  5. For additional information, you may call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the rearview camera

How to: Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or a local dealer to have the rearview camera inspected and replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Ford Escape

Ford's internal recall number is 25C08.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V161000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford Dealers
Units Affected: 4,721 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: March 28, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25C08
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response