2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 1 more model recall: Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
889,950 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
570 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 3, 2026 2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Escape and 6 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Explorer recall: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- March 3, 2026 2026 Lincoln Navigator recall: Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
- March 3, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD recall: Driveshaft May Separate
- March 3, 2026 2026-2027 Ford E-350, 2026-2027 Ford E-450 recall: Backup Alarm Sound Failure
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Escape 2020-2022
- Ford Explorer 2020-2024
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024
- Lincoln Corsair 2020-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 889,950 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C11 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record