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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRIDManufacturer campaign: 26S51Part: R2TT-18T806-F*2026 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID2024 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID2027 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID2025 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID2027 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID2025 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRIDVehicle: 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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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
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID
- Brand or manufacturer
- LINCOLN
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V415000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety