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."
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed December 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated 1st Quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.
