United StatesCertain 2024–2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025–2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles are recalled; you can identify affected vehicles by their model and model years. A software error may prevent the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds, increasing risk to pedestrians. Ford will issue an over‑the‑air update or dealers will update the APIM software free and will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles with 28 speakers; owner letters were mailed August 7, 2026, VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov July 7, 2026, Ford recall 26S51, customer service 1-866-436-7332.
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V415000; Manufacturer campaign 26S51
The hazard
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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