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Ford Motor Company: Back Over Prevention:Software (2020 FORD ESCAPE, 2020 FORD EXPLORER, 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-03

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2020 FORD ESCAPE; 2020 FORD EXPLORER; 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR; 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR; 2021 FORD ESCAPE; 2021 FORD EXPLORER; 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR; 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR; 2022 FORD ESCAPE; 2022 FORD EXPLORER; 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR; 2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR; 2023 FORD EXPLORER; 2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR; 2024 FORD EXPLORER; 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Reason / hazard
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 889950
Defect
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."
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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