2024–2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Ford Explorer Hybrid recall: Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V691000
- Reported
- October 10, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
- Vehicles affected
- About 43,438
What is wrong
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.
Safety 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 fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Explorer Hybrid (2025); Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid (2024, 2025, 2026). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
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…
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