--- title: "Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Cars for Touchscreen and Backup Camera Issues: TDS" date: "2026-03-06" modified: "2026-03-06" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-recalls-another-1-7-million-cars-as-backup-cameras-continue-to-cause-problems-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Cars for Touchscreen and Backup Camera Issues: TDS ![Ford Explorer rear close up]() *\Ford\* Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short. *TDS* is all about getting you the top automotive industry headlines from around the world in one short bulletin that's easy to scan, and best served with a cup of tea or coffee. Each item contains a link for you to follow along for a deeper read, if you wish. I'm just settling in with a cuppa myself, so let's get into it. šŸš˜ What Iā€™m driving: A Subaru Ascent, which is quite an old vehicle at this point, having gone on sale in 2018. But I'm enjoying it. Maybe some of it has to do with the absolutely horrendous weather in the Northeast for the past week. It's a cozy place to be in the rain. šŸ“¹ Ford is recalling just under 890,000 vehicles, including the Escape and Explorer, as well as the Lincoln Corsair and Aviator, for infotainment systems that may display inverted images; it's also recalling about 850,000 Edge and Bronco SUVs for overheating infotainment system control modules. Both issues have the side effect of impeding proper rear-view camera functionality, which is the specific concern listed in their NHTSA [recall]() [reports](). Last fall, [Ford recalled]() about 1.4 million vehicles for faulty backup cameras, but that pertained to the camera hardware itself, prompting replacements; by contrast, the automaker intends to remedy these newer recalls with an over-the-air software update. šŸŖ‘ Some musical chairs at Stellantis this morning, with Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell leaving the company "for personal reasons," per a [press release](). She'll be replaced at her post by Matt McAlear, who already runs Dodge. McAlear isn't departing Dodge for Chrysler; he'll serve in dual roles and even a third, as the new head of Alfa Romeo North America. āš” Denso, which itself is a supplier for Toyota vehicles, has bid $8.3 million for Rohm, a semiconductor maker based in Japan that specializes in power control chips, *[Reuters]()* reports. It's an important strategic play as automakers continue to shore up their own silicon supply chains in the wake of the pandemic shortages and threats of new ones. šŸ¹ The supply of 2025 Kia Souls nationwide has dwindled into the double digits, according to *[Automotive News]()*, about five months after Kia announced the discontinuation of the model. šŸ”Œ Speaking of Kia, we shared in *TDS* yesterday that sales of the quick-accelerating EV6 GT would be paused in the U.S. due to tariffs. Well, [Kia has confirmed]() to the media that you can add the EV9 GT-Line to that list. This, of course, comes days after Hyundai announced that the Ioniq 6 N would be the only version of the electric sedan to continue sales here in the States. šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ Audi is no longer accepting orders for its A8 sedan in Germany, per *[Motor1]()*, signaling an uncertain future for its once flagship nameplate. *Got a tip or feedback? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()