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Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 109,000 Lincoln Aviators because using a cell phone while the vehicle is in reverse can cause the rearview camera to flicker and distort.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a safety recall report stating that 109,283 2020-24 Lincoln Aviators are affected by the recall.
Ford’s Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) began an investigation on February 6, 2024 after drivers reported intermittent flickering and poor quality in the Aviator’s rearview video display.
Testing has determined that electromagnetic interference from an in-use cell phone placed in the console area when the vehicle is in reverse can cause the rearview camera image to flicker, jump, shake or scroll.
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The 2021 Lincoln Aviator sports utility vehicle (SUV) is displayed at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
While this may seem like an annoyance to some, NHTSA said that flickering of the rearview image while the vehicle is reversing could reduce visibility behind the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford received 478 reports of rearview video “flickering” or distortion in North America between Aug. 27, 2019 and May 4, 2024, which the company says may be related to the current issue.
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Ford also said it was not aware of any reports of injuries or fires related to the issue, but there had been at least one report of minor property damage.
Fox News Digital reached out to Ford Motor Company for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Ford is advising owners of the 2020-24 Lincoln Aviator to avoid using their cell phones while reversing to prevent screen flickering and distortion.
Ford is recalling approximately 100,000 Lincoln Aviators due to a problem with their rearview mirrors. (Karen Breiter/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Dealers will begin receiving recall notices on July 2nd, and notification letters will begin being sent to owners on July 8th.
Ford said all notifications are expected to be sent out by July 12.
