2024–2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid & Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 26V415000 (Ford 26S51)
NHTSA recall 26V415000 (Ford recall 26S51) covers about 66,383 2024–2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid & Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jun 30, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V415000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (warnings, external/pedestrian alert)
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.
The risk
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 26S51
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V415000 as 26S51. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S51 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Hybrid | 2025–2027 | — |
| Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | 2024–2027 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 30, 2026
- Owner notification
- Aug 7, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Apr 4, 2023 to May 5, 2027
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 26V415000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V415000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V415000 or 26S51). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V415000?
NHTSA recall 26V415000 (Ford recall 26S51) covers about 66,383 2024–2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid & Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jun 30, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V415000?
NHTSA's record for 26V415000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V415000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V415000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691." NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 26V415000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S51. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S51) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V415000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V415000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.