Ford Just Hit Drivers With a 300,000-Vehicle Double Recall for Glitching Safety Tech and Stalling Engines

The Ford Motor Company has recalled 254,640 units of select models manufactured between 2022 and 2025, including Lincoln models, due to a problem with the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) that results in the loss of the rear-view camera image, and safety features such as advanced driver assistance (ADAS), pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Affected models include the 2025 Ford Explorer SUV, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, and 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus. Ford Authority reports that the IPMA may reset unexpectedly, leading to loss of the rear-view camera image, and making the safety features mentioned earlier unavailable.

While Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue yet, the loss of the rear-view camera image could lead to incidents while reversing. However, a loss of driver assistance features could prove more dangerous, as it compromises the driver’s ability to detect potential hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected customers are advised to wait for communication from Ford beginning March 30, 2026. Once the solution is available, customers can visit their Ford or Lincoln dealerships to have the Image Processing Module A’s software updated. In addition, the software can be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

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MotorBiscuit reported another recall from Ford involving 47,804 model year 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the Engine Gas Return valve, which can cause excessive EGR flow into the engine.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “the poppet head within the Engine Gas Return (EGR) valve may detach and allow excessive EGR flow to the engine.” This could result from “inconsistent laser welding penetration during EGR valve production.”

Customers affected by the problem may report symptoms such as “weak acceleration, engine vibration, a no start condition, or a check engine light.” Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) initiated an investigation in July 2025 when it received five warranty claims “of Exhaust Gas Return (EGR) valve poppet heads falling off” from the Ford Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team. All claims came from cars with fewer than 6,000 miles on the odometer.

The NHTSA states in the report that this issue increases the risk of a crash since the “detached poppet head valve may result in loss of motive power (likely at low speeds of 20 kph or below).” Ford has stated that it is not aware of any accidents, injuries, or fires related to the EGR issue.

The affected models include:

1. Ford Mustang
2. Ford Ranger
3. Lincoln Nautilus
4. Lincoln Corsair
5. Ford Maverick
6. Ford Escape
7. Ford Explorer
8. Ford Bronco
9. Ford Bronco Sport