Ford recalls 1.1 million vehicles: rearview camera software glitch

[testerdahl]

Ford is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles due to a software issue that could cause rearview cameras to malfunction posing a heightened risk of crashes. Ford recalls 1.1 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitch The recall, disclosed in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reported by Reuters, affects a range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles from model years 2021 through 2025. Impacted models include: According to NHTSA, the issue stems from a software malfunction that may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or fail to display entirely. This could potentially impair driver […] (read full article...)

 

[Fightnfire]

I can only assume CR doesn't care much about recalls in their reliability rankings. Waiting for parts, time in the shop, lack of loaners... all massive headaches.

 

[Dusdaddy]

I can only assume CR doesn't care much about recalls in their reliability rankings. Waiting for parts, time in the shop, lack of loaners... all massive headaches.

They don't consider recalls. At least not in the reliability section but they do in the vehicle's Overall Score. When they do reliability, the numbers come from owner surveys, not their testing. They don't own them long enough to judge reliability I would assume.

I took CRs annual survey for vehicle reliability recently. You enter the standard data about the vehicle like make/model/mileage then they ask if you have had any issues in the last 12 months concerning all the systems like engine, seats, electronics, etc. But they specifically tell you to not claim recalls unless you had an issue prior to the recall coming out. Like if your L87 blew up last year. Once you select a system that had issues, they ask for details about it. They also ask how much you spent in the last 12 months on maintenance and repairs like tires, etc. And this survey is separate from the Owner Satisfaction one that comes during the Summer. That one will probably be where they get to bitch about the recalls, dealer, warranty, and lack of part issues. The big question being, would you buy it again?