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NHTSA 26V123000 United States

Ford Escape recall: Back Over Prevention:software

Official safety recall 26V123000 published by NHTSA.

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Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign26V123000
ComponentBack Over Prevention:software
Report date2026-03-04
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Lincoln Corsair2020United States
Lincoln Corsair2021United States
Lincoln Corsair2022United States
Lincoln Aviator2020United States
Lincoln Aviator2021United States
Lincoln Aviator2022United States
Lincoln Aviator2023United States
Lincoln Aviator2024United States
Ford Explorer2020United States
Ford Explorer2021United States
Ford Explorer2022United States
Ford Explorer2023United States
Ford Explorer2024United States
Ford Escape2020United States
Ford Escape2021United States
Ford Escape2022United States

The problem

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."

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The official 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.