VEHICLE: 2021 FORD EXPLORER 1FM5K8GC7MGA24061 

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2021

FORD Explorer

VIN: 1FM5K8GC7MGA24061

Recall data refreshed on May 24,2023

2 Unrepaired Recalls

associated with this VIN 1FM5K8GC7MGA24061

Manufacturer Recall Number 21S44

NHTSA Recall Number 21V735

Recall Status Recall Incomplete

Summary

ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE 360-DEGREE CAMERA DISPLAY, WHICH INCLUDES THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA, MAY INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAY A BLUE IMAGE ON THE MEDIA TOUCHSCREEN UPON SHIFTING INTO REVERSE.

Safety Risk

THE LOSS OF REARVIEW CAMERA IMAGE DURING A BACKING EVENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVERS VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS AUTHORIZED YOUR DEALER TO REPROGRAM THE IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE B IPMB FREE OF CHARGE PARTS AND LABOR.

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Manufacturer's Notes

"TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR WWW.LINCOLN.COM OR CALL YOUR FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER.

If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, 

please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA.

Jan 27,2023

Manufacturer Recall Number 23S02

NHTSA Recall Number 23V022

Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available

Summary

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS PUT A TEMPORARY HOLD ON UPDATING VEHICLES FOR THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION 23S02. PREVIOUSLY, YOUR VEHICLE MAY HAVE HAD A SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT RECALL REPAIR FOR A REAR CAMERA BLUE OR BLANK SCREEN. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THAT RECALL REPAIR, IT MAY STILL BE POSSIBLE TO INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCE A REAR CAMERA BLUE IMAGE ON THE SYNC SCREEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR WHEN THE 360 DEGREE VIEW IS SELECTED AND AVAILABLE DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATION. ONCE DISPLAYED, THE REAR CAMERA BLUE IMAGE WILL PERSIST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE IGNITION ON CYCLE. ONCE PRESENT, THE ISSUE IS LIKELY TO REOCCUR ON SUBSEQUENT KEY CYCLES.

Safety Risk

THE LOSS OF THE REAR CAMERA IMAGE DURING A REVERSE ACTION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING ON A SERVICE FIX. WHEN A FIX BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE PARTS AND LABOR.

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Manufacturer's Notes

"TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR WWW.LINCOLN.COM OR CALL YOUR FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER.

If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, 

please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA.

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