Ford F-150, F-250 SD (2021-2026): Back over prevention
Recall 26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
47,587
vehicles affected
47,587
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V489000
- Date
- Jul 28, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 47,587
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Display function; Back over prevention > Software
- Model years
- 2021-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V489000?
2 models: Ford F-150 (2021-2023), Ford F-250 SD (2023-2026), about 47,587 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V489000?
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.
What can happen?
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.