NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Ford Explorer and 3 more recall: Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features
- Recall number
- 26V165000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Back Over Prevention
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 254640
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Back Over Prevention
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2025 |
| Lincoln | Aviator | 2025 |
| Lincoln | Nautilus | 2024–2025 |
| Lincoln | Navigator | 2022–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S21
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V165000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.