WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday Ford Motor has

agreed to a $165 million civil penalty after a government

investigation found the automaker failed to recall vehicles with

defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.

Under a consent order that will last at least three years,

the No. 2 U.S. automaker must pay $65 million in cash, spend $45

million on advanced data analytics, a new testing facility and

other projects and $55 million will be held in abeyance subject

to complying with the agreement.