Recall 26V165000: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 254,640
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Ford Explorer
- 2025 Lincoln Aviator
- 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
- 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator
- 2023 Lincoln Navigator
- 2024 Lincoln Navigator
- 2025 Lincoln Navigator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V165000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S21
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 13, 2026
- Components
- Back over prevention:software (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Electrical system:adas (Electrical System)
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