CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly may not work and can show a blank display. These vehicles also fail to meet federal safety standard FMVSS 101 for controls and displays.
A blank instrument cluster can hide critical information such as your vehicle speed and safety system warnings, which raises the risk of a crash. Drivers may not notice a problem they need to act on.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026, and you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26C27). You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall become searchable on July 6, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Mustang | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2019 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2019 |