Ford Fined $165M for Delayed Recall of Faulty Backup Cameras

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration imposed the second-largest civil penalty in its history on Ford for failing to comply with federal recall requirements.

Ford must pay $65 million immediately, with $55 million deferred and $45 million allocated for performance obligations.
The penalty follows an investigation into Ford's failure to promptly recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras.
NHTSA's consent order mandates Ford to enhance its recall decision-making process and improve data analysis capabilities.
Consumer safety groups support the enforcement action, emphasizing the importance of rearview cameras in preventing accidents.
Ford disagrees with the assessment but is committed to improving safety measures and compliance moving forward.