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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Lincoln Aviator (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Lincoln Corsair (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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