Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles due to a missing pedestrian warning sound.
Owners should contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the vehicle software updated free of charge.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 66,383
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- August 7, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26S51
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
Why it was recalled
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles because a software error may prevent the pedestrian warning sound from activating at certain speeds. This issue may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The recall is distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
LINCOLN NAUTILUS HYBRID (2024-2027), BACK OVER PREVENTION
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-03 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification