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Ford Motor Company: Back Over Prevention:Software (2021 FORD BRONCO, 2021 FORD EDGE, 2022 FORD BRONCO…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-03

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2021 FORD BRONCO; 2021 FORD EDGE; 2022 FORD BRONCO; 2022 FORD EDGE; 2023 FORD BRONCO; 2023 FORD EDGE; 2024 FORD BRONCO; 2024 FORD EDGE; 2025 FORD BRONCO; 2026 FORD BRONCO
Reason / hazard
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 849310
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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