NHTSA recall 25V-159 (25V159000)
back over prevention recall reported March 14, 2025 - about 49,399 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V159000
- Also written as
- 25V-159
- Manufacturer number
- 25S27
- Reported
- March 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~49,399
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-159 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.