Ford recalls 2020 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera software error causing blank images or persistent displays, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Ranger vehicles due to a rearview camera software error that can display blank images or keep showing images after shifting out of reverse. This may distract drivers and increase crash risk.
The rearview camera may show a blank image, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle. It may also keep displaying the image after shifting out of reverse, which can distract the driver and increase crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Ford Ranger vehicles are affected. Drivers using the rearview camera with this software error are most at risk.
Check if your 2020 Ford Ranger has a rearview camera that shows a blank image or keeps displaying an image after shifting out of reverse. The recall covers specific 2020 Ranger models.
Dealers will update the rearview camera software for free.
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Ford's recall number for this fix is 25S72.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V442000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V442000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72. 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.
