NHTSA Recall 26V123000
Summary
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."
Consequence
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated second quarter of 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford | Escape |
| 2021 | Ford | Escape |
| 2022 | Ford | Escape |
| 2020 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2021 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2022 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2023 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2024 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2020 | Lincoln | Aviator |
| 2021 | Lincoln | Aviator |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Aviator |
| 2023 | Lincoln | Aviator |
| 2024 | Lincoln | Aviator |
| 2020 | Lincoln | Corsair |
| 2021 | Lincoln | Corsair |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Corsair |