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2020-2023 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and others recall: software

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 14, 2025. It covers about 49,399 vehicles.

vehicles affected
49,399
reported
Mar 14, 2025
owners notified
Apr 25, 2025
related complaints
382

Back over prevention: software

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 25V159000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 382 complaints about driver assistance problems.

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Questions about recall 25V159000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and others software?

Yes. Recall 25V159000, reported on March 14, 2025, covers about 49,399 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V159000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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