NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid and 1 more recall: Missing Pedestrian Warning Sound
- Recall number
- 26V415000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Back Over Prevention
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 66383
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Back Over Prevention
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer Hybrid | 2025–2027 |
| Lincoln | Nautilus Hybrid | 2024–2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it 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.
Consequence
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S51
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V415000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.