2020–2021 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 21V735000 (Ford 21S44)

NHTSA recall 21V735000 (Ford recall 21S44) covers about 228,297 2020–2021 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V735000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

228,297
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2021
model years
Sep 22, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (software)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

The risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 21S44

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V735000 as 21S44. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21S44 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2020–2021All Explorer recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Aviator2020–2021All Aviator recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2020–2021All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 22, 2021
Owner notification
Nov 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 21V735000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V735000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V735000 or 21S44). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V735000?

NHTSA recall 21V735000 (Ford recall 21S44) covers about 228,297 2020–2021 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V735000?

NHTSA's record for 21V735000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V735000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V735000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 21V735000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21S44. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21S44) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V735000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V735000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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