Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V159000 Reported March 14, 2025

Rearview camera image may not display

Ford Motor Company · Back Over Prevention · 49,399 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V159000
Manufacturer Campaign
25S27
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
49,399
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 14, 2025
Completion Rate
68.74

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23v-342. the video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 25, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s27.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 25V159000 or campaign 25S27.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V159000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V159000?

NHTSA recall 25V159000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 14, 2025. It addresses: Rearview camera image may not display. The recall affects approximately 49,399 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V159000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25S27. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.