Ford re-recalls over 50,000 vehicles including Explorer, Lincoln, Edge models and more

Ford Motor Company is re-recalling more than 50,000 vehicles for camera, battery and window issues that were incorrectly repaired as part of prior recalls, according to multiple National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notices.

Four separate recall notices reported to the NHTSA on March 13 include 64,531 cars across seven models and four model years, including Explorer, Edge, Lincoln, Bronco Maverick, F-250 and F-350 vehicles.

In two cases, failure of the vehicles' rearview cameras may cause blank or distorted images to appear, limiting the ability of drivers to utilize the backup feature and increasing crash risk.

In another, a failing module may neglect to inform drivers of a low battery, increasing the risk of a sudden loss of power. In the fourth and smallest recall, which concerns only nine cars, the front driver and passenger windows may fail to automatically retract when they encounter an obstacle (such as a finger or hand), increasing the risk of injury.

Here's what to know about the four latest Ford recalls.

What Ford cars are being recalled?

The recalled vehicles were previously repaired under four separate past recalls – NHTSA recall numbers 22V-151, 23V-342, 24V-267 and 23V-507.

This round of recalls includes the following Ford vehicles:

• 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 22V-151 (Ford number 22S14) are being recalled due to rearview camera displays that may show a blank or distorted image. This recall includes 2,290 cars.
• 2020-2023 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V-342 (Ford number 23S23) are being recalled due to loss of rearview camera input. This recall includes 49,399 cars.
• 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V-342 (Ford number 23S23) are being recalled due to loss of rearview camera input. This recall is part of the 49,399 cars listed above.
• 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-267 (Ford number 24S24) are being recalled due to failure in a module that detects low battery and may result in the unexpected loss of driving power due to undetected loss of battery charge. This recall includes 12,833 cars.
• 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-267 (Ford number 24S24) are being recalled due to failure in a module that detects low battery and may result in the unexpected loss of driving power due to undetected loss of battery charge. This recall is part of the 12,833 cars listed above.
• 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V-507 are being recalled due to windows that may not automatically reverse when they encounter an obstruction, increasing the risk of injury. This recall includes only nine cars.

What and when were the past recalls and repairs done to affected cars?

• NHTSA recall number 22V-151 (Ford recall number 22S14) was issued in March 2022 and covered 78,376, 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A rearview camera malfunction caused blank or distorted displays, which was fixed via a free software update at dealerships.
• NHTSA recall 23V-342 (Ford number 23S23) was already an expansion of yet another existing recall and fix. It was issued in May 2023 and covered 442,973, 2020-2023 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The rearview cameras were failing entirely and the remedy was free replacement of the camera at dealerships. This was a furthering of NHTSA recall number 23V-022 (Ford 23S02), which was issued in January 2023 for the same issue. The May 2023 recall advised that those who took the prior remedy of a software update in January would still need to have the total replacement done.
• NHTSA recall number 24V-267 (Ford number 24S24) was issued in April 2024 and covered 456,565, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. This time, a failing battery monitoring module meant that a low battery charge could go undetected and result in a sudden loss of driving power. Dealers recalibrated the body control module and power train control module for free.
• NHTSA recall 23V-507 (Ford 23S37) was issued in July 2023 and covered 1,339, 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450 and F550 vehicles. The front passenger and driver windows failed to automatically roll back down when they met an obstruction, leading to increased injury risk. This was fixed via a free software update at dealerships.

In the two cases of camera issues, the new recalls describe "incorrect repairs" done to fix the malfunctions, allowing them to continue. In the cases of the battery and window sensor issues, previous remedies were again described as "incorrect," meaning the issues persisted even for owners who had had the previous remedies performed.

USA TODAY reached out to Ford for comment on the recurring nature of these recalls.

What to do if you have a recalled car

If you have any of the vehicles mentioned in any of the above recalls, owners can take their vehicles to a Ford dealership for a free software update or module recalibration.

Owner notifications for all four recalls are expected to be mailed on April 24. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about Ford recall numbers 25S25, 25S26, 25S27 and 25S28.

Check to see if your car is recalled

Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts, or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.