Recall 25V159 covers 49,399 2020-2023 Corsair, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles with rearview camera image failure. Software repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 49,399 2020-2023 Corsair, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 23V-342. The video output can fail and leave the rearview camera image blank, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The image processing module B software controls how the rearview camera video is processed and sent to the center display. In the 2020-2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles in this recall, that software is part of the back-over prevention system, the system that helps the driver see behind the vehicle when backing up.
These vehicles were already marked repaired under recall 23V-342, but the dealer service tool loaded software that did not contain the required remedy update. That leaves the affected IPMB without the correct software package, so the video output can fail and the rearview camera image does not display when the driver expects it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The screen can lose the rear camera image without an earlier message or symptom, so the VIN decides whether the earlier repair actually fixed the vehicle.
Who's affected?
Corsair, Aviator, and Explorer SUVs share the same IPMB software version in this recall: IT18.1.
| 2020 Lincoln Corsair | Software |
|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | Software |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | Software |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | Software |
| 2022 Lincoln Corsair | Software |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Software |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | Software |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | Software |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | Software |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | Software |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | Software |
| Units affected | 49,399 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Losing the rearview camera image reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of a crash while backing up. There is no warning sign before the image fails, so use mirrors and look behind the vehicle, then contact a Lincoln dealer about the software update. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, or Explorer is included in this recall.
- Use Ford's owner letter mailed April 25, 2025, or reference recall number 25V159 when you call.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to ask when the free Image Processing Module software update is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the software update that fixes the rearview-camera video output failure.
- Use extra care when backing up until the repair is complete, since the rearview camera image can fail to display.
What happens at the repair
The listed remedy is a software update for the Image Processing Module, the part that helps send the rearview camera image to the display. Once the repair is available, a Lincoln technician will update that software at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for this repair before the recall notice, Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring your receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 14, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 24, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 25, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V159?
Recall 25V159 covers 49,399 2020-2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, and Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 23V-342. The video output can fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, or Explorer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V159. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the Image Processing Module software update. Reference Ford recall number 25S27 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy says dealers will update the Image Processing Module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear visibility when the rearview camera image fails to display. That loss of visibility can increase crash risk while backing up. Use mirrors and direct checks until the dealer completes the free software update.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the April 25, 2025 owner letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V159 or Ford recall number 25S27 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V159000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V159 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V159000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →