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Ford Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Recalls

Ford filed 9 safety recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2015 to 2026 involving a self-driving or driver-assistance system, covering up to 317,595 units.

Recalls
9
Units affected (up to)
317.6K
317,595
Automated driving systems
0
Fix mentions over the air
1

By system

  • Automatic emergency braking22% · 2 recalls
  • Adaptive cruise control22% · 2 recalls
  • Lane keeping22% · 2 recalls
  • Forward collision warning and sensors22% · 2 recalls
  • Other driver assistance11% · 1 recalls

Every recall, newest first

  • Lane keeping

    June 9, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V377000 · 1,013 units affected

    Lincoln Nautilus (2019)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
    What it can lead to
    Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S44. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

  • Other driver assistance

    March 18, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V165000 · 254,640 units affected

    Ford Explorer (2025); Lincoln Aviator (2025), Nautilus (2024–2025), Navigator (2022–2025)

    • The fix mentions an over-the-air update
    • Opened at NHTSA’s request
    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, 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.
    What it can lead to
    Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

  • Adaptive cruise control

    June 14, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V440000 · 209 units affected

    Ford Escape (2023–2024)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
    What it can lead to
    Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.

  • Forward collision warning and sensors

    May 13, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V334000 · 32 units affected

    Ford Mustang (2022)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
    What it can lead to
    A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.

  • Automatic emergency braking, Forward collision warning and sensors

    December 16, 2021 · NHTSA recall 21V982000 · 839 units affected

    Ford Bronco (2021), Ranger (2021)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
    What it can lead to
    A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.

  • Forward collision warning and sensors

    May 27, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V306000 · 24 units affected

    Ford Mustang (2020)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
    What it can lead to
    If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    The fix
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.

  • Automatic emergency braking, Forward collision warning and sensors

    May 8, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V262000 · 25,081 units affected

    Ford Expedition (2020); Lincoln Navigator (2020)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
    What it can lead to
    If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    The fix
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.

  • Lane keeping

    January 14, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V031000 · 2,276 units affected

    Lincoln Nautilus (2019)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
    What it can lead to
    If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
    The fix
    Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02.

  • Adaptive cruise control

    September 30, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V614000 · 33,481 units affected

    Ford F-150 (2015)

    What is wrong
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
    What it can lead to
    A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.

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