Ford Explorer recall: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Official safety recall 23V022000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020 | United States |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2021 | United States |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2022 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2021 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2022 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2023 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2023 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.