Missing pedestrian warning sound
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective 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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Back Over Prevention.
FAQ: Recall 26V415000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V415000?
NHTSA recall 26V415000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 30, 2026. It addresses: Missing pedestrian warning sound. The recall affects approximately 66,383 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V415000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26S51. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.