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2021 FORD Escape BACK OVER PREVENTION Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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BACK OVER PREVENTION Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #26V123000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Standard NHTSA Filing #25V442000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other FORD Escape 2021 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
ENGINE
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD Escape Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
9 recalls
2024
8 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
19 recalls
2020
23 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
16 recalls
2013
18 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
8 recalls
2003
9 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
15 recalls

Similar BACK OVER PREVENTION Recalls in Other Vehicles

2020 FORD Explorer
171 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls
2020 LINCOLN Aviator
171 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls
2021 LINCOLN Aviator
171 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls
2020 LINCOLN Corsair
171 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls
2022 FORD Transit
152 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls
2021 LINCOLN Corsair
152 BACK OVER PREVENTION recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 FORD Escape safe to drive?

This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE recall for the 2021 FORD Escape? (Campaign #26V123000)

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

What is the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE recall for the 2021 FORD Escape? (Campaign #25V442000)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.