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Vehicle recall 21V735000 · September 22, 2021

Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair and 1 more model

The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V735000
Reported to NHTSA
September 22, 2021
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
21S44
Owner notification
November 16, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected
228,297
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Back over prevention › Software; Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Recall 21V735000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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