NHTSA Recall 25V691000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and external/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,438 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Explorer Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V691000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SA2 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | October 10, 2025 |
| Owner notification | November 5, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V691000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.