2021–2026 Ford F-150 & Ford F-250 Super Duty Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 26V489000 (Ford 26C37)

NHTSA recall 26V489000 (Ford recall 26C37) covers about 47,587 2021–2026 Ford F-150 & Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V489000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

47,587
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2026
model years
Jul 28, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)

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."

The risk

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26C37

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V489000 as 26C37. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26C37 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford F-1502021–2023All F-150 recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2023–2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 28, 2026
Owner notification
Oct 9, 2026
Build dates covered
Jan 30, 2020 to Jun 1, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 26V489000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V489000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V489000 or 26C37). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V489000?

NHTSA recall 26V489000 (Ford recall 26C37) covers about 47,587 2021–2026 Ford F-150 & Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V489000?

NHTSA's record for 26V489000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V489000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V489000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V489000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26C37. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26C37) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V489000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V489000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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