FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-10-25

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, rearview camera image may fail in reverse

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-25
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2025
Units affected	391
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."_x000D_ The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	BACK OVER PREVENTION
Remedy	The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.
Recall number	24V801000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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