Ford recalls 2020–2024 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and other models over flipped rearview camera image
The center display image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse, which can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26C11.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, Explorer and 1 more 2020–2024
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 889,950 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V123000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26C11
- Model years: 2020–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
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