Recall 26V123000: 2020–2024 Ford Explorer and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 3, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 889,950vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2024
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape1,619 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape352 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape236 complaints
- 2020 Ford Explorer1,246 complaints
- 2021 Ford Explorer450 complaints
- 2022 Ford Explorer271 complaints
- 2023 Ford Explorer112 complaints
- 2024 Ford Explorer21 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator110 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator40 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Aviator49 complaints
- 2023 Lincoln Aviator24 complaints
- 2024 Lincoln Aviator7 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair61 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair34 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair35 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.