Recall 25V159000: 2020–2023 Ford Explorer, 2020–2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 49,399
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Ford Explorer
- 2021 Ford Explorer
- 2022 Ford Explorer
- 2023 Ford Explorer
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator
- 2022 Lincoln Aviator
- 2023 Lincoln Aviator
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V159000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S27
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 25, 2025
- Components
- Back over prevention:software (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology