2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 23V342000 (Ford 23S23)
NHTSA recall 23V342000 (Ford recall 23S23) covers about 442,973 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 12, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V342000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
The risk
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 10, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 23S23
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V342000 as 23S23. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S23 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2020–2023 | All Explorer recallsYears to avoid |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020–2023 | All Aviator recallsYears to avoid |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020–2022 | All Corsair recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- May 12, 2023
- Owner notification
- Nov 10, 2023
- Build dates covered
- Jan 7, 2019 to Dec 15, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 23V342000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 23V342000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V342000 or 23S23). 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 23V342000?
NHTSA recall 23V342000 (Ford recall 23S23) covers about 442,973 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA May 12, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V342000?
NHTSA's record for 23V342000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, 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 23V342000?
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 23V342000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 10, 2023 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 23V342000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S23. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S23) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V342000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V342000, 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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