Overview
- NHTSA detailed Tuesday that 254,640 U.S. SUVs have image‑processing software that can reboot, cutting the rearview camera and key driver‑assist functions, and Ford reports no related crashes or injuries.
- The recall, numbered 26V165, targets 2022–2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer models.
- Drivers may see warnings like “Front Camera Fault” or “Pre‑Collision Assist Not Available” as lane‑keeping, blind‑spot, and pre‑collision features shut off.
- Owners will get a no‑cost software update over the air or at dealers, with VIN searches on NHTSA.gov opening March 25 and notification letters starting March 30.
- NHTSA says the Image Processing Module A can overload when tracking many moving objects in dense traffic, which explains the resets, and the action extends a recent run of Ford software recalls that is drawing fresh scrutiny of software‑based safety systems.