Ford 2025 Escape: Rearview Camera Shows Inverted Image Risk
Ford is recalling 2025 Escape vehicles with rearview camera that may show inverted images when reversing, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free camera replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles because their rearview cameras sometimes show inverted images when reversing. This could cause drivers to miss objects behind them, increasing crash risk. The fix involves free camera replacement at dealerships. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341964-ford-2025-escape-rearview-camera-shows-inverted-image-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341964-ford-2025-escape-rearview-camera-shows-inverted-image-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V161000
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“Ford 2025 Escape: Rearview Camera Shows Inverted Image Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341964-ford-2025-escape-rearview-camera-shows-inverted-image-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V161000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V161000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera may display an upside-down image when reversing, making it hard for drivers to see what's behind their vehicle. This could cause them to collide with objects or other vehicles they wouldn't normally see.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Ford Escape vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently are at higher risk due to potential blind spots.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Ford Escape was mailed a notification letter by March 28, 2025. The recall covers specific 2025 Escape models with this camera issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free rearview camera replacement.
Get Camera Replacement
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 14 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #25V161000 (March 14, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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