Recall 25V-159
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorer and 2 other models: Back over prevention (software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-159
- Reported
- March 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 49,399 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at [removed] (TTY [removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2020 to 2023
- Lincoln Aviator 2020 to 2023
- Lincoln Corsair 2020 to 2022