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NHTSA recall 26V-123 (26V123000)

back over prevention recall reported March 3, 2026 - about 889,950 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V123000
Also written as
26V-123
Manufacturer number
26C11
Reported
March 3, 2026
Vehicles affected
~889,950
Component
back over prevention

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-123 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Ford Escape - 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Lincoln Aviator - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Lincoln Corsair - 2020, 2021, 2022

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.