8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear camera issue

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles in the United States because of rear view camera issues.

The camera may show a blank or distorted image on the center display screen while the vehicle is in reverse, which can reduce or distort the driver’s view of what’s behind the car and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall includes certain vehicles from model years 2015-2019, including the Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln MKC, Mustang, Ranger, Transit, Transit Connect, Econoline, Edge, Expedition, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD and F-550 SD.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in its safety recall report that Ford is aware of 18 accidents and no injuries related to the camera issue.

The agency said that vehicle owners will be notified by ma