FORD MUSTANG (2017) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford is recalling 2017 Mustangs with rearview camera wiring issues that may cause distorted images, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Mustang vehicles because their rearview camera wiring can become loose or damaged, causing blank or distorted images that may increase crash risk. This affects drivers who rely on the camera for rear visibility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225765-ford-mustang-2017-rearview-camera-distortion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225765-ford-mustang-2017-rearview-camera-distortion-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V082000
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“Ford Mustang 2017: Rearview Camera Distortion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225765-ford-mustang-2017-rearview-camera-distortion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V082000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V082000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose or damaged rearview camera wiring can cause the camera to display blank or distorted images. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles are affected. Drivers who use the rearview camera for rear visibility are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford Mustang has a rearview camera that shows blank or distorted images. The recall covers vehicles from 2015-2017, but the specific issue was identified in 2017 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair for your vehicle.
Get Repair
Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera at no cost.
4th Quarter of 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
Questions people ask
Why is my rearview camera showing a blank image?
The recall covers vehicles where the rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, causing blank or distorted images.
How do I know if my Mustang is affected?
Check if your 2017 Ford Mustang shows blank or distorted images in the rearview camera. The recall covers 2015-2017 models.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022, but repairs may be scheduled as soon as possible.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V082000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V082000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06. 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 #22V082000 (February 16, 2022)
- 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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