Ford and Lincoln Recall Nearly 890,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Software Defect

What Happened

Ford Motor Company (Ford) has issued a recall for nearly 890,000 vehicles due to a software defect in the back-over prevention system. The image displayed on the center console screen may flip or invert when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This malfunction results in an incorrectly displayed rearview image, which fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 889,950 units. The following vehicle models and years are included:

• Ford Escape: 2020-2022
• Ford Explorer: 2020-2024
• Lincoln Corsair: 2020-2022
• Lincoln Aviator: 2020-2024

Official NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 Ford Recall Number: 26C11

What You Should Do

Ford is currently developing a remedy for this software issue. The company expects to mail interim notification letters to owners starting April 17, 2026, to inform them of the safety risk. A second round of letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Additionally, owners can check if their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is affected by visiting NHTSA.gov. VINs involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on March 5, 2026.

Why This Matters

An incorrectly displayed or inverted rearview image significantly reduces the driver’s visibility of the area behind the vehicle. This defect increases the risk of a crash while the vehicle is in reverse.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).