FORD RANGER (2019) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford recalls 2019 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera that may show distorted, inverted or blank images, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free camera replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles because their rearview camera can display distorted, inverted, or blank images when reversing. This reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, potentially causing crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223712-ford-2019-ranger-rearview-camera-distortion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223712-ford-2019-ranger-rearview-camera-distortion-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V572000
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“Ford 2019 Ranger: Rearview Camera Distortion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223712-ford-2019-ranger-rearview-camera-distortion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V572000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V572000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera may show distorted, inverted, or blank images when the vehicle is in reverse. This reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles are affected. Drivers using the rearview camera in reverse may be at risk of crashes due to distorted images.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Ford Ranger has a rearview camera that displays distorted, inverted, or blank images when reversing. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free rearview camera inspection and replacement if needed.
Check VIN Status
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 8, 2025 to confirm if it's affected.
September 8, 2025
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Questions people ask
Is my 2019 Ford Ranger affected by this recall?
The recall covers specific 2019 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera issues. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 8, 2025.
How do I know if my rearview camera is faulty?
Your rearview camera may display distorted, inverted, or blank images when the vehicle is in reverse.
When will I receive the recall notification?
Ford will mail owner notification letters in phases starting January 2026 and June 2026.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V572000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V572000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V572000 (April 9, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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