Large Recall NHTSA · 26V123000 Reported March 3, 2026

Incorrectly displayed rearview camera image/fmvss 111

Ford Motor Company · Back Over Prevention · 889,950 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V123000
Manufacturer Campaign
26C11
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
889,950
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2026

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 6, 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 26V123000 or campaign 26C11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V123000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V123000?

NHTSA recall 26V123000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 3, 2026. It addresses: Incorrectly displayed rearview camera image/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 889,950 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V123000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26C11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.