Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a computer system called the Image Processing Module A (IPMA), which helps with features like the rearview camera and driver assistance systems. In some 2022-2025 Lincoln models, this system can malfunction and reset unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the IPMA fails, you'll lose the rearview camera image and certain safety features like pre-collision assist and blind-spot monitoring. This could make it harder for you to spot hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Lincoln dealer will update the IPMA software for free. You can also receive the update through an over-the-air update. Look for a notification letter from Ford and schedule a visit to your dealer when you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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