What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V123000 includes certain 2020 to 2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. 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. An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- backup camera is black
- reverse camera not working
- camera screen stays blank
- rear camera flickers
- no picture when reversing
- backup screen freezes
Symptoms in the record
- The rearview image may be blank, delayed, distorted or unavailable in reverse
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2020 to 2024 Lincoln Aviator
- NHTSA campaign 26V123000
- The manufacturer filing lists 889,950 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V123000 · Mar 3, 2026
Official campaign record for Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 889,950 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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