2025 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 2023 Lincoln Navigator | 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Back over prevention: software
Published March 19, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 18, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V165000, published March 19, 2026 and initiated March 18, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2025 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 2023 Lincoln Navigator | 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Back over prevention: software.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
What to do
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- NAVIGATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2024 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2025 FORD EXPLORER | 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 2023 Lincoln Navigator | 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Back over prevention: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V165000 on March 19, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
What should I do if I have this product?
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: NAVIGATOR.