Back over prevention: softwareRecall 25V-159 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-159 covers 49,399 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 386 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 21, 2019 to July 25, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.