Vehicle recall 26V415000 · June 30, 2026
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Ford Explorer Hybrid
A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
- Consequence
- A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V415000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 30, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S51
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66,383
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer Hybrid (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
- Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid (2024-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024
Has your Ford been repaired?
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