Ford recalls 1085 Ranger and Everest SUVs over blank reversing camera screen

What the new recall covers

Ford Australia will recall 1085 examples of the Ford Ranger ute and Ford Everest SUV to fix a problem that may prevent the reversing camera image from appearing on the vehicle's 10.1-inch centre touchscreen. CarExpert reports the affected vehicles are certain 2024–2026 model-year examples equipped with that screen, and that a Vehicle Identification Number list has been attached to the recall coverage. ¹

According to the official recall notice quoted by CarExpert, "Due to a manufacturing issue, the centre display screen may stop functioning and display a blank screen. This may result in the rear-view image not being displayed whilst reversing." The notice warns that if the rear-view image is not displayed while reversing, this "could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to persons located behind the vehicle." ¹

What owners need to do

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Ford and asked to contact an authorised dealer to have the fix carried out free of charge. Anyone with further questions can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73. ¹²

A recent history of Ranger and Everest recalls

This is not the first time the pair has been called back this year. In July 2026, Ford recalled a total of 2572 Ranger and Everest vehicles built between 2017 and 2019 over a transmission software fault. 4X4 Australia reports that notice, listed as recall REC-006659, related to transmission fluid pump gears that could fail while driving, potentially causing a loss of hydraulic fluid pressure and a loss of motive power that Ford said could increase the risk of serious injury or death. ⁴

The July action was a re-notification and extension of an earlier recall, issued because more than 2500 customers had not had the original work completed. CarExpert quotes Ford Australia describing it as a re-notification and extension of a previous recall issued in December 2020 that encompassed 25,573 vehicles, while 4X4 Australia links it to recall REC-000320 issued in June 2020. Both publications agree the vehicles listed in the new recall had been included in the earlier action. ²⁴

Earlier in 2026, in February, CarExpert reported a recall of 244 certain 2022-build Ranger and Everest vehicles over a software issue that, if the battery dropped below a critical threshold, could make the transmission shift into Park at speeds below 6 km/h, causing a sudden stop without the rear brake lamps illuminating as intended. Ford advised owners that this recall work had to be actioned even if works had been performed under a previous recall from August 2023 covering 4841 vehicles produced between 2021 and 2023. ⁵⁴

The August airbag recall and its sales impact

In August 2026, Ford Australia recalled nearly 14,000 examples of the Ranger — 13,907 vehicles produced between November 26, 2025 and July 10, 2026 — to rectify an issue that may affect the deployment of the side curtain airbags. Ford said in a statement that the airbags may interact with the B-pillar trim during inflation and not deploy as intended, and that the B-pillar ramp may detach, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The recall covered all dual-cab model grades including the Ranger Hybrid, Ranger Raptor and Super Duty, but not Single Cab or Super Cab models. ³

CarExpert reported that the August action prompted a pause on sales of affected vehicles, that around 8000 of the affected vehicles were customer-owned cars being prioritised in line with recall regulations while the remainder remained dealer stock, and that Ford identified the issue through routine vehicle testing with no customer incidents recorded. A formal government recall notice had not yet been issued at that time, with Ford contacting owners via the FordPass smartphone app. ³¹

The sales impact was noticeable: CarExpert reports the Ranger — Australia's top-selling vehicle for the third consecutive year in 2025 — posted its lowest sales in four years in August 2026, before recovering to top the charts again in September ahead of the Toyota RAV4 and Tesla Model Y. ¹

Context on Ford's recall volume

CarExpert notes that Ford continues to issue more vehicle recalls than any other manufacturer in Australia, and that the automaker told CarExpert last month that the high number of recalls was not harming its reputation, with customer safety its priority. Ranger owners with concerns can contact their preferred Ford dealer or Ford Australia on 13 36 73. ¹³