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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2020-12-17
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.

Consequence
With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge.  The recall began february 3, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s72.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - STEERING


Posted on: 2020-11-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.  

Consequence
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began december 16, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s69.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - STEERING


Posted on: 2020-11-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.  

Consequence
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began december 16, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s69.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-08-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 214, side impact protection.

Consequence
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 10, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c19.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-08-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 214, side impact protection.

Consequence
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 10, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c19.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN


Posted on: 2021-08-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 214, side impact protection.

Consequence
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 10, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c19.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN


Posted on: 2021-08-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 214, side impact protection.

Consequence
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 10, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c19.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #23 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #24 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #25 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #26 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #27 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #28 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #29 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles.  The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #30 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2021-11-10
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles.  Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

Consequence
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 3, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s47.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #31 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #32 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #33 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #34 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #35 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #36 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR


Posted on: 2021-07-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines.  The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Consequence
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21s34.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #37 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #38 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #39 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #40 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #41 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #42 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #43 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #44 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #45 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #46 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #47 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #48 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #49 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #50 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #51 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #52 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #53 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #54 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #55 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #56 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #57 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #58 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #59 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #60 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-09-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #61 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 26, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #62 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #63 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #64 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 10, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #65 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY


Posted on: 2023-09-11
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0l phev engines.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.  

Consequence
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (becm) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 2, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford motor company's number for this recall is 23s53.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #66 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #67 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #68 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA


Posted on: 2023-05-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.  

Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23s23.  This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 23v-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #69 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY


Posted on: 2023-09-11
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0l phev engines.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.  

Consequence
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (becm) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.  A letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed october 3, 2021.  The remedy is expected to become available in 4th quarter 2023.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford motor company's number for this recall is 23s53.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.