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2024-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid recall: external/pedestrian alert

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 30, 2026. It covers about 66,383 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66,383
reported
Jun 30, 2026
owners notified
Aug 7, 2026
related complaints
10

Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 beginning July 7, 2026.

Recall number 26V415000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about driver assistance problems.

2025 Ford Explorer Hybrid2026 Ford Explorer Hybrid2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid

Questions about recall 26V415000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid external/pedestrian alert?

Yes. Recall 26V415000, reported on June 30, 2026, covers about 66,383 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V415000?

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 beginning July 7, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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