United StatesCertain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V031 are affected; involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect prolonged hands-off the steering wheel, which could prevent intended warnings and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the power steering control module software free of charge; owner letters were mailed July 8, 2026, and Ford’s recall number is 26S44 (customer service 1-866-436-7332).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V377000; Manufacturer campaign 26S44
The hazard
Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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