Back over prevention: softwareRecall 26V-123 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-123 covers 889,950 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26,326 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 20, 2018 to April 25, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.