Ford Lincoln Navigator, Nautilus, Aviator, Explorer Image Processing Module
Ford is recalling certain 2022–2025 Lincoln Navigator, Nautilus, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles over Image Processing Module resets causing loss of rearview camera and ADAS features.
Contact Ford or a Ford dealer to schedule service for a software update to the Image Processing Module A (IPMA). Do not drive the vehicle if the rearview camera image or ADAS features are not functioning.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 254,640
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- April 13, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26S21
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
Why it was recalled
Ford is recalling certain 2022–2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Explorer vehicles due to potential multiple unexpected resets of the Image Processing Module A (IPMA), which may result in loss of rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance features including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Loss of these features can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase crash risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (2022-2025), BACK OVER PREVENTION
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification