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Ford Motor Company - Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Published: March 3, 2026Recall ID: 26V123000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V123000 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V123000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C11 |
| Potentially affected | 889950 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |