LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (2020) recall — Back Over Prevention
Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Navigators with rearview camera issues that may cause reduced rear visibility and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs by Q2 2024.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Navigators that may not display a rearview image when reversing, which could increase crash risk. Owners should get the rearview camera fixed by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79841-ford-lincoln-navigator-2020-rearview-camera-may-not-work-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79841-ford-lincoln-navigator-2020-rearview-camera-may-not-work-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V598000
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“Ford Lincoln Navigator 2020: Rearview Camera May Not Work in Reverse.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79841-ford-lincoln-navigator-2020-rearview-camera-may-not-work-in. Based on NHTSA recall #23V598000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V598000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera may fail to show a rear image when the vehicle shifts into reverse. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the car, increasing the chance of a collision.
Who’s affected
Lincoln Navigator 2020 owners who use the rearview camera in reverse. Drivers with poor rear visibility during reversing are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Lincoln Navigator was made in 2020. The recall covers 2020 models with rearview cameras that may not work properly in reverse.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the rearview camera and update software and wiring for free.
Q2 2024
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rearview camera may not display a rear image when shifting into reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2020 Lincoln Navigators. Check if your vehicle was made in 2020 and has a rearview camera that may not work properly in reverse.
When will the repair be done?
Ford expects to send repair parts by Q2 2024, and dealers will complete the fix for free.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V598000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V598000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V598000 (August 25, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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