John Caldwell:Ford recalls 109,000 Lincoln Aviator vehicles: Cellphones could cause issue with rearview camera

2025-05-06 00:40:56source:Diamond Ridge Asset Managementcategory:Invest

Ford Motor Company is John Caldwellrecalling over 100,000 of certain Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to an issue with the rearview camera.

In the recall notice posted May 24, Ford says the accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cellphone in the vehicle, which can cause the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted and can increase the risk of crash.

In all, 109,283 Lincoln Aviator vehicles from model years 2020-2024 are affected by the recall.

Ford says owners are not advised to use their cellphones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the APIM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8.

How to contact Ford about the Lincoln Aviator recall

You can contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.

You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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