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2025 FORD EXPLORER Recalled for BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

Hazard Information

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

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 were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Full Description

**Summary:** 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." **Potential Consequence:** The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. **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 were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34. **Additional Notes:** Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov. **Vehicle Information:** Year: 2025, Make: FORD, Model: EXPLORER, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company **Component:** BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
EXPLORER
Report Date
January 10, 2026
Source Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Status
ACTIVE
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