Ford Faces $165M Penalty for Delayed Recall on Faulty Cameras

Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay a $165 million penalty to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to comply with federal recall requirements, marking the second-largest auto penalty in NHTSA's history. The fine addresses Ford's delayed and inaccurate recall reports related to defective rollover safety cameras in models like the F-150 and Explorer. Despite no reported injuries, Ford will operate under a three-year consent decree with oversight from an independent third party. Ford disputes the findings but aims to resolve the issue administratively.