Ford and Lincoln Recall Nearly 890,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Software Defect
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Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 889,950 vehicles due to a software glitch that can cause rearview camera images to appear flipped or inverted, increasing crash risks.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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