Sensing system: cameraRecall 21V-735 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-735 covers 228,297 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V735000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 802 vehicles were listed as unreachable.