United StatesCertain Ford F-150 model years 2021–2023 and F-250 SD model years 2023–2026 equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens are affected; check your vehicle model year and presence of the 8-inch SYNC screen. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse, failing to meet FMVSS 111. Dealers or an over‑the‑air update will install updated APIM software free of charge; owners may call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V489000; Manufacturer campaign 26C37
The hazard
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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