Ford and Lincoln Vehicle Recall for Image Processing Software Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln and Ford vehicles due to potential resets in the Image Processing Module, which could lead to loss of rearview camera and driver assistance features, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 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 is recalling certain vehicles because the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance features such as pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected vehicles include 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer. Approximately 254,640 units are potentially affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V165000, and Ford's number for this recall is 26S21.
What You Should Do
Owners should have the Image Processing Module A software updated by a Ford dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 30, 2026, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting March 25, 2026. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
The loss of rearview camera and driver assistance features can reduce a driver's ability to detect hazards, thereby increasing the risk of a crash, which poses a significant safety concern for vehicle occupants and others on the road.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for recall number 26V165000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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