RecallNHTSA 25V691000Published

Ford Motor Company: forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRIDManufacturer campaign: 25SA2Part: R2TT-18T806-E*2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRIDPart: R2TT-18T806-F*Part: RB5T-18K936-E*Part: R2TT-18K936-C*2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID2025 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
Details to have ready

Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.

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Why this notice was issued

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

Official action

The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

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Product & source details

Product
2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID
Brand or manufacturer
LINCOLN
Source
NHTSA
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
25V691000
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