*Automotive experts say lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s visibility of what is behind the vehicle, and increase the risk of a crash

Emmanuel Akosile | 绿帽献妻

Company is recalling 277,040 model year 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250s, F-350 s F-450s, and model year 2017-2020 Lincoln Continentals with the 360-degree camera system.

The automaker, thus far in 2022, has recalled over 700,000 vehicles due to聽 degradation of the camera’s anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s visibility of what is behind the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford’s camera problems, according to Grant Feek, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TRED, an online automotive marketplace, are caused by a faulty electrical connection.

鈥淭he biggest risk factor for camera malfunction is likely the variation in sourcing of electrical components as some combinations of components can give rise to unexpected problems,鈥� Feek told ConsumerAffairs.

He notes that another risk factor is the variability in the way cameras are integrated, and the parts they鈥檙e integrated with, which, he says 鈥� are different for each manufacturer and often for each model.鈥�

In respect of what to do in addressing the defect, the company said when any affected consumer takes his/her car in for the remedy, dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.

Owners should start receiving notification letters shortly after September 12, 2022, said Ford.

Affected vehicle owners may contact Ford Customer Service on (866) 436-7332.

Ford’s number for this recall is 22S51.

Why several auto recalls for faulty backup cameras?

绿帽献妻 had also reported that several other automakers have had this issue over time.

Ford is not the only automobile manufacturer to struggle with faulty backup cameras.

It is recalled that in October 2021, Audi recalled nearly 3,000 vehicles for camera issues caused by a software glitch.

Daimler Vans, last year, also recalled a small number of vans because of a delay in the display of the rearview image. Although these cameras are made by only a few manufacturers, Feek doesn鈥檛 believe the problems are related.

鈥淏ackup camera recalls, which have been issued recently by carmakers including Ford, VW, Mercedes, Subaru, and Dodge, seem to be unrelated, as they have various causes,鈥� Feek said.

鈥淰W and Mercedes are software-based, whereas Ford鈥檚 were caused by a faulty electrical connection.鈥�

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