Ford Recalls Nearly 750K Vehicles for Seatbelt, Steering, Camera Display Defects

Ford has issued three separate recalls covering a total of nearly 750,000 vehicles for issues including camera display, steering, and seatbelt defects, reports CBS News.

Certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles were recalled for potentially not displaying rear view image displays correctly in certain lighting conditions. Over 290,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall.

The issue stems from the image processing module software, which dealers have been instructed to perform an update on to remedy the issue.

Another 115,539 vehicles were recalled for potential loss of steering, comprising the 2020-2021 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD models from Ford’s Super Duty truck lineup. This issue stems from the steering column upper shaft potentially coming loose from the steering column.

“Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge,” said the recall notice.

Finally, 332,778 of 2015-2017 Ford Mustang vehicles have been recalled for an issue impacting seatbelt performance. Specifically, the vehicles are prone to corroded cables breaking, which would prevent the seatbelt from restraining a passenger in the event of a crash.

Factors such as water and road salt can contribute to cables corroding. Dealers will be inspecting and replacing cables as needed, with recall letters to be sent in January, when a final solution is expected to be reached.