A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera
Back Over Prevention — Software

Date Announced

SEP 22, 2021

Vehicles Affected

228,297

Ford Recall #

21S44

NHTSA Campaign #

21V735000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Actions

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.

Documents (7)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 21S44 Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines with 360 Degree Cameras Inoperative 360 Degree Cameras with a Blue Screen
• Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 21S44 - Supplement #1 Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines with 360 Degree Cameras Inoperative 360 Degree Cameras with a Blue Screen
• ISSUED Renotification Notice