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Safety recall · 25V159000

Back over prevention: software Ford, Lincoln recall

Ford Motor Company reported this recall to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. It covers about 49,399 vehicles across 11 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V159000
Reported
Mar 14, 2025
Vehicles
49,399
Area
Driver assistance

The problem

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.

The risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V159000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 25V159000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Ford Motor Company's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V159000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V159000 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported it to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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