# Ford Motor Company: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail (26V377000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V377000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S44 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LANE DEPARTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 1013 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 1,013 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V377000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.