2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer — Back over prevention: software
Published March 4, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V123000, published March 4, 2026 and initiated March 3, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer — Back over prevention: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2020 FORD ESCAPE | 2021 FORD ESCAPE | 2022 FORD ESCAPE | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer — Back over prevention: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V123000 on March 4, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.