The problem
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.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-165 (26V165000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 26S21 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › ADAS |
| Report date | March 18, 2026 |
| Owners notified | April 13, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 254,640 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2025 Ford Explorer electrical problems 23
- 2025 Lincoln Aviator electrical problems 5
- 2024 Lincoln Nautilus electrical problems 6
- 2025 Lincoln Nautilus electrical problems 1
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator electrical problems 9
- 2023 Lincoln Navigator electrical problems 4
- 2024 Lincoln Navigator electrical problems 3
- 2025 Lincoln Navigator electrical problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-165 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 254,640 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.