Ford Vietnam has issued recalls for a total of 1,182 Everest and Explorer SUVs for engine control module software failure and a rearview camera display error.

The recall affects 185 vehicles produced at Ford's factory in Thailand between June 28, 2022, and April 4, 2023.

The American carmaker said the software failure causes the AdBlue warning light, which indicates the car could drive another 2,400km before the liquid needs to be refilled, flashes 500km earlier.

AdBlue is an additive injected into the exhaust system to reduce the harmful NOx gas the car emits, helping the Everest meet Euro 5 emission standards.

The other recall involves 997 Explorer cars imported from the US and manufactured between October 19, 2018, and May 2, 2023.

They have faulty camera control software which causes the central screen to display a blue mark or turn blue/black when in reverse or when the 360-degree mode is on.

To fix the problem, a new rearview camera and wiring and a software update are needed, which should take about 60 minutes.

Ford earlier recalled 1,870 Transit vans assembled between July 22, 2022, and March 17, 2023, for defective steering column components.

Bolts and screws used to connect the steering shaft to the steering wheel could be loose, leading to a loose steering wheel or unusual noises in certain situations. — VNS