NHTSA recall 25V-686 (25V686000)
back over prevention recall reported October 10, 2025 - about 291,901 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V686000
- Also written as
- 25V-686
- Manufacturer number
- 25SA8
- Reported
- October 10, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~291,901
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Why it is dangerous
A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-686 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.