Ford Recalls 2019 Mustang, Lincoln Vehicles for Instrument Cluster Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to a blank instrument panel cluster display at startup.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 2, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 4,151 units of 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus (MKX), and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Ford's recall number is 26C27 and NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V372000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Why This Matters
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.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V372000 - Ford Motor Company
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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