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Ford rearview camera recall: 1.3% of 1.45 million vehicles fixed in a year
In October 2025 Ford recalled 1,448,655 vehicles over the rearview camera: the image may be distorted, intermittent or blank. The list includes the 2016 Fusion and 2015–2016 Escape. The remedy is rolled out in phases, and a year later, as of Q3 2026, only 1.3% have been fixed. In Ukraine 318 Fusion 2016 and 329 Escape 2015–2016 are for sale after an accident.
What it means for a buyer
Almost no owner has received the fix even in the US. On an imported car a bad camera image can be a factory defect or the result of a rear impact. Without a VIN check you cannot tell them apart, and the cost differs: a camera under the campaign or a wiring and bumper repair.
Our position
Do not haggle "for the camera" until you know the cause. If campaign 25V695000 is open for the VIN, the defect may be factory. If not, look for signs of a rear impact; our guide on rear-end impacts explains how.
Sources
- Recall 25V695000, manufacturer completion data as of Q3 2026.
- VinWind editorial analysis: public listings of cars after accidents in Ukraine, snapshot 22–23 October 2026.