Dangerous glitch triggers recall of thousands of Ford vehicles across Canada

Car owners are urged to be vigilant, as certain Ford vehicles are being recalled across Canada due to a camera issue that poses a safety risk.

On May 9, Transport Canada announced that Ford is recalling certain cars, SUVs, and trucks due to a safety issue with the visual system.

"On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse," reads the announcement.

"A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash."

Ford said that it will notify vehicle owners by mail or through wireless over-the-air software updates to eligible vehicles with updated Ford Sync software. People are also encouraged to schedule an appointment and bring their vehicle to a Ford dealership to have its software updated.

As of May 15, Transport Canada hasn't reported any incidents related to the software issue. In Canada, the recall affects 159,13 vehicles, while in the U.S., over 1 million vehicles are part of the recall.

The affected Ford vehicles being recalled include:

To check if your Ford vehicle is affected, visit the Recalls Check website, where you can search by year and model or by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You can find your VIN on the lower left-hand side of the dashboard, on the driver's side door, or your vehicle registration.

Canadians are being asked to contact their Ford dealer or schedule an appointment if they find that their vehicle is part of the recall.

The website states, "Any repairs required due to a recall from Ford Motor Company of Canada will be conducted at no cost to you."