Back over prevention: softwareRecall 26V-165 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-165 covers 254,640 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,606 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 15, 2021 to November 26, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.