NHTSA Recall 26V123000: Software (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 889,950 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C11 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | March 3, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V123000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford Explorer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.