Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay up to $165 million to the U.S. government as a penalty for its slow response to a recall regarding defective rearview cameras. This penalty marks the second-largest civil fine in the history of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency stated that Ford had knowledge of dangerous glitches in its backup cameras but failed to act promptly, violating vehicle recall rules. As a result, the company faces significant scrutiny and consequences for its mishandling of the situation.