Ford recalls 2019 Lincoln Nautilus over lane center assist that may miss hands-off-wheel driving
The lane center assist system on certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles, previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, may not detect a driver with hands off the wheel for a long time, which may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the power steering control module software for free. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention Ford's recall number 26S44.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lincoln Nautilus 2019
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 1,013 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V377000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S44
- Model years: 2019
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
- Consequence
- Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S44. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
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