2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2025-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid recall: Missing Pedestrian Warning Sound
Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
66,383 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2025-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
606 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 24, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Fender Flare May Detach
- June 24, 2026 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk
- June 9, 2026 2014 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
- June 9, 2026 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recall: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail
- June 9, 2026 2015-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion recall: Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Explorer Hybrid 2025-2027
- Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid 2024-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V415000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 66,383 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S51 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record