The Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 277,040 vehicles due to rear camera lenses becoming cloudy, affecting driver visibility while reversing. Ford, by far, continues to lead all other auto manufacturers in recalls across the country this year.
The recall impacts the 2017-2020 model years of the Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickup truck models, plus the Lincoln Continental sedan, which all have a 360-degree camera lens attached, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“Degradation of the camera’s anti-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image,” per an NHTSA letter to Ford. If not fixed, the chances of a driver getting into a crash increase due to a lack of visibility while reversing.
The Dearborn-based auto company noted that it had received over 8,000 warranty reports within the U.S….
