LINCOLN NAUTILUS (2019) recall — Lane Departure
Ford recalls 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with Lane Center Assist system that may not detect driver hands on wheel, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free via dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because their Lane Center Assist system might not properly detect if the driver has their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, potentially increasing crash risk. This could happen even when the driver is not actively controlling the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224161-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2019-lane-departure-system-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224161-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2019-lane-departure-system-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V031000
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“Ford Lincoln Nautilus 2019 Lane Departure System Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224161-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2019-lane-departure-system-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V031000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V031000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Lane Center Assist system may fail to detect when a driver's hands are off the steering wheel for long periods, which could lead to the vehicle moving unintentionally. This increases the risk of a crash if the driver is not paying attention and the vehicle moves without their input.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with the Lane Center Assist system are most at risk if they drive without hands on the wheel for extended periods. Drivers who frequently use hands-free systems or have distracted driving habits may be particularly vulnerable.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with the Lane Center Assist system. The recall began on January 25, 2019, and affects vehicles purchased between 2019 model year.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update for the Power Steering Control Module.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for prolonged periods, which could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with the Lane Center Assist system, which were sold starting in 2019 model year.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update for the Power Steering Control Module.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V031000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 19V031000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V031000 (January 14, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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