NHTSA recall 26V-165: Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 19, 2026 · 8 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-165
March 19, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V165000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 19, 2026
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Software
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2025 Ford Explorer20 recalls total2025 Lincoln Nautilus6 recalls total2025 Lincoln Aviator15 recalls total2025 Lincoln Navigator6 recalls total2024 Lincoln Nautilus7 recalls total2024 Lincoln Navigator7 recalls total2023 Lincoln Navigator8 recalls total2022 Lincoln Navigator14 recalls total

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