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2019 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAVIGATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V372000June 9, 2026Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts › Pretensioner
25V197000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Pretensioner
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V099000February 9, 2024Seat Belts › Pretensioner
23V598000August 25, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
19V773000October 28, 2019Suspension › Rear
19V076000February 11, 2019Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Seat Belts (3) · Electrical System (2) · Equipment (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Power Train (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V372000Manufacturer no. 26C27

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
July 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,349 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
November 4, 2018 – December 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V372000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V344000Manufacturer no. 26S34

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
419,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V197000Manufacturer no. 25S31

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
October 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
112,951 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V197000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
November 4, 2017 – October 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V099000Manufacturer no. 24S06

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2024
Owner notification
July 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
77,574 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V099000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V598000Manufacturer no. 23S48

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2023
Owner notification
November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
177,402 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V598000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V773000Manufacturer no. 19S36

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
October 28, 2019
Owner notification
November 14, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
18 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
September 6, 2019 – September 6, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

Safety risk

A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V773000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V076000Manufacturer no. 19C03

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
February 11, 2019
Owner notification
March 8, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,212 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
November 4, 2018 – December 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V076000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 25, 2026.