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.
Risk if Unfixed
Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 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.
Your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus may have a Lane Center Assist system that can't detect when you've let go of the steering wheel for too long.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system stays active when your hands are off the wheel, you might be more likely to get into an accident because you're not paying attention.
Free Fix
Ford will update the software in your vehicle's Power Steering Control Module at no cost to you, and you can contact them at 1-866-436-7332 or use recall number 19S02.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02.