LINCOLN NAUTILUS (2023) recall — Suspension
Ford is recalling 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with potentially damaged rear brake hoses that could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must have shocks and brake hoses inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged brake hose can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because rear shock absorbers may be defective, which can damage brake hoses and other parts. This increases the risk of longer stopping distances and potential crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81471-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2023-suspension-recall-brake-hose-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81471-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2023-suspension-recall-brake-hose-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V439000
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“Ford Lincoln Nautilus 2023 Suspension Recall: Brake Hose Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81471-ford-lincoln-nautilus-2023-suspension-recall-brake-hose-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V439000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V439000).
Why it’s dangerous
Defective rear shocks can damage brake hoses, causing longer stopping distances. This increases the chance of a crash, especially during sudden stops or emergencies.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles are affected. Drivers with rear shocks that may be defective are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Lincoln Nautilus was mailed a notification letter in August 2023. The recall covers vehicles with potentially damaged rear shocks.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Get Shocks and Brake Hoses Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace rear shocks, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors, and half shafts as needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear shock absorbers may be manufactured incorrectly, which can damage brake hoses and other parts.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2023 Lincoln Nautilus received a notification letter mailed August 17, 2023.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and replace rear shocks, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors, and half shafts as necessary at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V439000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V439000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32. 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 #23V439000 (June 23, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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