Ford recalls more than 250,000 SUVs for software issues, NHTSA says
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Ford has issued a new recall for 254,640 SUVs because of a software issue.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials explained in a March 19 recall notice that the problem could result in the loss of the vehicle's rearview camera image and some advanced driver assistance features.
What Ford SUVs were recalled?
Why you should care:
The automaker’s recall covers certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) in the affected SUVs might "unexpectedly reset, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring."
Are repairs available for the recalled Ford SUVs?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled Ford SUVs can take their vehicle to their local dealership to have the Image Processing Module A software updated or through an over-the-air (OTA) update for free.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 30. Owners with questions about the recall can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford’s number for the recall is 26S21 and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) in this recall will be available to search on NHTSA.gov starting on March 25.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.