Manufacturer recall number

Lincoln recall 26S51

Q: Is 26S51 the same recall as 26V415000?

Yes. 26S51 is Lincoln’s own number for it; 26V415000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Lincoln calls it 26S51. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V415000 on Jun 30, 2026: back over prevention on the 2024–2026 Ford and Lincoln, 66,383 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 26V415000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Lincoln’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
26V415000	2024–2026 Ford and Lincoln	Back Over Prevention	Jun 30, 2026	66,383	minor

Problem 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. Risk A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V415000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 26S51 is the number Lincoln assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V415000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Lincoln’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 26S51 the same recall as 26V415000?

Yes. 26S51 is Lincoln’s own number for it; 26V415000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 26S51 cover?

2024–2026 Ford and Lincoln, 66,383 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 26S51 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.