Ford Recalls Vehicles in Canada Over Seatbelt, Engine, and Camera Issues

Ford recalls vehicles across Canada once again—this time due to three serious safety concerns affecting SUVs, trucks, and hybrids. From faulty seatbelt pretensioners to potential engine fires and rearview camera glitches, thousands of owners may need to visit the dealership for urgent fixes.

Here’s what you need to know if you drive a Ford Expedition, Escape, Maverick, or a Lincoln Navigator or Corsair.

1. Seatbelt Pretensioner Recall (Updated May 2025)

Ford has expanded a March recall after identifying issues with the driver and front-passenger seatbelt pretensioners in over 3,200 SUVs. These devices, which tighten seatbelts during a crash, could malfunction or deploy without impact—potentially startling drivers and causing an accident.

Affected models include:

• 2018–2020 Ford Expedition
• 2018–2020 Lincoln Navigator

Risk: Increased injury potential or unintended seatbelt deployment.
Fix: Owners will be notified by mail. Affected seatbelt components will be inspected and replaced as needed at no cost.

2. Engine Fire Risk in Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

A separate recall affects nearly 27,000 vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines, which could suffer engine failure or fires due to a manufacturing defect.

Models impacted:

• 2020–2023 Ford Escape
• 2022–2023 Ford Maverick
• 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair

Ford advises drivers to shut off their engine immediately if they notice smoke, strange noises, or reduced engine power.

Fix: Owners may receive software updates or full engine replacements. Letters will be mailed with instructions.

3. 1.1 Million Vehicles Recalled for Rearview Camera Software Glitch

Ford also announced a massive recall of nearly 1.1 million vehicles in North America due to a rearview camera defect. The image may freeze, delay, or fail to display, increasing crash risk while reversing.

Impacted models (2021–2025) include:

• Bronco, F-150, Edge
• Escape (2023–2024)
• Expedition (2022–2024)
• Transit, Ranger, Mustang, Mach-E
• Lincoln Corsair, Navigator, Nautilus

Fix: Ford will issue an over-the-air software update. Initial notices will be sent by June 16, with follow-up letters once the fix is ready.

Need Help?

Contact Ford Canada: 1-800-565-3673
Or visit: www.ford.ca
For detailed recall information, visit Transport Canada’s recall database.

Do you regularly check for vehicle recalls, or do you wait until you get a notice in the mail?

More…

• https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-recalls-more-than-1-million-vehicles-us-nhtsa-says-2025-05-28
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/autos/article/have-a-ford-suv-or-truck-these-two-recalls-could-affect-you
• https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/05/29/ford-recalls-more-than-a-million-vehicles-for-software-glitch-that-makes-rearview-camera-unreliable