Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V377000 |
| Report Received Date | 6/9/2026 |
| Component | LANE DEPARTURE |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,013 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Rework Gen 2 |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
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.
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 19V031000
⚠️ Recall not found in current collection
