Even Ford is Fed Up with Its Own Recalls and May Have an Alternative Strategy for Cameras | Carscoops

      The company might quietly broaden its backup camera warranty following millions of recalls, indicating it is starting to become weary of its ongoing issues.

      Ford is likely to expand its backup camera coverage after persistent malfunctions.

      Millions of vehicles across various models have been impacted by recall notices concerning faulty cameras.

      There's speculation that the extended warranty will include vehicles not yet subject to recalls.

      Over 10 million cars in the U.S. have been involved in recalls related to rearview cameras, with Ford accounting for a significant number of these, most recently announcing a recall affecting 1.4 million vehicles due to potentially malfunctioning backup cameras.

      The automaker seems to be fatigued from constantly issuing such recalls, and according to information from Ford Authority, it intends to prolong the warranties on these cameras to 15 years.

      Although Ford has yet to officially verify the new warranty initiative, it is anticipated to encompass vehicles involved in previous recalls, as well as those that have not yet been recalled for camera issues.

      This is positive news for customers, as they will no longer have to wait for Ford to initiate a recall if they encounter problems; they can reach out to their local service center for a resolution.

      A wide range of Ford models has experienced rearview camera problems recently, including the Explorer, Flex, Escape, Taurus, C-Max, MKZ, MKT, and Mustang models dating back to 2015. Under this recall, all affected models will qualify for a complimentary camera replacement.

      If the 15-year warranty is implemented as reported, it will provide eligible owners with the same reassurance as a recall replacement, which includes free repairs if a dealership identifies a fault.

      However, this approach presents a logistical challenge, as Ford will need to ensure a sufficient inventory of camera units to keep up with replacements and reduce repair delays.

      Ford has been one of the major contributors to camera-related recalls. As highlighted earlier this year, it has conducted 35 recalls impacting 4.6 million vehicles since 2018.

      Since then, Ford has added to the total. In September, it recalled 1,456,417 vehicles, followed by another 1,448,655 this month. Back in May, the company had also recalled 1,075,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs due to faulty backup cameras.

      These figures indicate that even with the potential for extended warranties, Ford's camera issues are far from resolved.