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VehicleJun 30, 202666,383 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Forward collision avoidance

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.

What could happen

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
26V415000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 30, 2026
Owners notified
Aug 7, 2026
Vehicles or items affected
66,383
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert; Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
Maker's own recall number
26S51
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