The 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row SUV made to transport the whole family in style. Although Lincoln claims this SUV is “smartly built,” many customers can’t understand why it has rear-view camera problems.  Due to repeated repairs to the Lincoln Aviator rear-view camera problems, many owners have experienced non-stop frustration.

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Rear-View Camera Problems Summary

Lincoln Aviator’s rear-view camera assists drivers in avoiding obstacles when reversing as well as assisting in back over prevention. Unfortunately, numerous Lincoln Aviator vehicles have experienced rear-view camera malfunctions, posing a safety risk for drivers.

The Problem:

A faulty camera, faulty wiring, or faulty software may be the cause of the problem with the backup cameras on Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Therefore, backup camera images might not display correctly as follows:

• distorted images
• displaying a blue/black screen
• unreliable images
• pixelating screens

Which Aviators have Rear-View Camera Problems:

The following Lincoln Aviators have experienced rear-view camera problems

• 2020 Lincoln Aviator
• 2021 Lincoln Aviator
• 2022 Lincoln Aviator
• 2023 Lincoln Aviator

The Repair:

Ford dealerships will replace the backup camera and/or wiring and perform a software update if necessary. Replacement parts will be available once the repairs are complete.

The Recalls:

Over 422,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled in the U.S. because the rear camera image may not appear.  Lincoln Aviators from the 2020 to 2023 model years, as well as Lincoln Corsairs from the 2020 to 2022 model years, are subject to the recall. All have 360-degree cameras.

The 2023 rear-view recall expands and supersedes previous recalls by Ford to address the same issue in 2020 and 2023. In the past Ford performed a software update to the Image Processing Module (IPMB) to fix the malfunctions.

Aviator Owners Flood Forums with Rear-View Camera Complaints

As the result of the Aviator rear-view camera problems, owners have turned to the internet forums to report complaints.

Read this 2022 Lincoln Aviator rear-camera complaint to NHTSA

The vehicle (2022 Lincoln Aviator) back up camera and computer screen went totally dark and would not come back on, so that when I backed out of the garage, I could not see on the rear side of the vehicle, as to any pedestrians walking across my driveway , beside nor behind my vehicle. I drove the vehicle back into the garage and ran my errand in our other car. When I came back from the errand, I tried to get the screen up again, by starting the car, and the HOME page came on the screen, and when I put the vehicle in reverse, it once again, showed the rear view of the driveway and cross way, to see that there was no pedestrian behind me; putting any neighbor child who ran across my drive while the garage walls blocked them from my view, in danger.

Another 2021 Aviator owner reports the following rear-view camera problem to NHTSA:

It has been almost a half year and still no solution for backup camera that shows blue screen. It is happening more and more. It is a big vehicle (and expensive one) . When backing up, one is at a great disadvantage with just a blue screen. You cannot see people or other objects. Car dealership says they do not know when it will be rectified. I think Ford/Lincoln is dragging their feet, using COVID as an excuse.

The rear-view complaints continue with another report by a 2023 Aviator owner to Edmunds:

Beautiful car, love the interior, drives very smooth….overall piece of crap other than actual aesthetics. Navigation screen goes black, can’t connect. Radio acts as if the battery died and looses all presets, phone as a key NEVER works. I’ve now done a factory reset on the system and had to completely set everything back up. Went to reset the Phone as a key and now it won’t even read my phone and sync it to the car at all.

Aviator Rear-View Camera Recall

Ford is recalling 462,000 vehicles globally due to a potential video output failure affecting the rearview camera display, 382,000 of which are in the United States. A blue or black screen instead of a reverse image may be seen by drivers, according to the automaker.

According to Reuters, the recall covers 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, Explorer and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras, following 17 minor crashes and over 2,100 warranty claims, although there have been no injuries reported.

Additionally, the recall expands upon a 2021 recall of 228,000 vehicles, requiring dealers to update the image processing module software on affected vehicles, including those previously serviced.

Lemon Law Information for your 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Rear-View Camera Problems

If your Lincoln Aviator is experiencing rear-view camera problems make sure you understand your lemon law rights and what you should do if you have a lemon.

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