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NHTSA recall,

Ford 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer Vehicles

The rearview camera image may flip or invert, reducing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company 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 recall affects 889,950 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 5, 2026.
  2. Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Lincoln affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • EscapeFord, model years 2020 to 2022
  • ExplorerFord, model years 2020 to 2024
  • AviatorLincoln, model years 2020 to 2024
  • CorsairLincoln, model years 2020 to 2022

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Backup camera defect
Campaign
26V123000
Vehicles affected
889,950
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26C11
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)