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Vehicle recall 26V123000 · March 3, 2026

Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer and 2 more models

The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

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 2020-2022 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."
Consequence
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V123000
Reported to NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
26C11
Owner notification
June 23, 2026
Vehicles potentially affected
889,950
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Back over prevention › Software
Recall 26V123000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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