*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Steering
In July 2026, my vehicle received safety recall service under NHTSA Campaign 26V377000 (Ford/Lincoln Recall 26S44) to update the Power Steering Control Module software. Approximately 2200 miles after this mandatory safety recall flash was performed, the vehicle suffered an immediate, total failure of the Active Front Steering (AFS) system upon startup. The vehicle threw an immediate "Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive" alarm, which subsequently hard-locked the steering gear into its mechanical backup mode while mid-rotation. This mechanical lock has left the steering wheel physically locked significantly off-center while driving straight obstructing vision of dash information, like the…
Oct 21, 2026Unknown or other
Transmission jerking/ stuttering in lower gears under 35 mph.
Aug 2, 2026Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. After several days of rain, there was moisture inside the vehicle. The contact detected a foul odor and discovered water on the floorboard. A box in the rear of the vehicle was covered in water, and the inside front windshield was foggy, but the contact was unable to determine how the water had entered the vehicle. Later, while driving approximately 45-55 MPH in the rain, there was limited visibility, and the vehicle slid from left to right. The contact was unable to control the vehicle after the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The steering warning light illuminated, and the message "Steering System Failure Do Not Drive" was displayed. The…
Aug 29, 2026 · 98,222 milesPower train
My 2019 Lincoln Nautilus (equipped with the 8F35 8-speed automatic transmission) has developed a severe, hazardous low-speed transmission shudder and hesitating vibration, primarily occurring under 35 mph. This vehicle has 85,000 miles on it. A certified dealership has diagnosed the vehicle with a failing torque converter, which is a known engineering defect heavily documented under manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin TSB 25-2154. This condition creates an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle intermittently hesitates and suffers from a sudden loss of power/acceleration when trying to accelerate from a stop or merge into low-speed traffic, risking a rear-end collision. Furthermore, the…
Aug 24, 2026Power train
The car has started a jerking motion when it is at a stop sign, stop light, or and nu prolonged stoppage of the vehicle. It is worse when I have the auto-stop-start feature turned on. This started roughly 3 months ago.
Aug 24, 2026Engine
There is a class action lawsuit regarding the transmission on my vehicle. The transmission is shuddering. My mechanic alerted me of the lawsuit, Lincoln Mercury has not put out a recall, but is aware of the problem. There are no error codes, tried a reset on the transmission. So it is not a software problem, but mechanical. I am concerned my transmission will go out while driving. This started at about 98000 miles, I am now at 106000 miles.
Feb 10, 2026Unknown or other
Left side climate control not working. Dashboard had to be removed in order to find the problem. Problem is a small plastic rod that operates the doors that direct the cold air. It is broken. My mechanic (Walkerton Auto Service) tried to order this part from the Ford dealer but was told that the entire box would have to be replaced. The cost of this part is just under $1600. This seems unreasonable. The plastic part seems in my opinion to be a design flaw. My vehicle has less than 100,000 miles on it. The part plus labor cost will be very expensive and just doesn't seem like a cost that I should be responsible for. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar problem. My vehicle is a 2019…
Jul 15, 2026Power train
2019 Lincoln Nautilus shudders between 20 to 45 MPH. Weâve had everything done from oil change, tire rotation, to Front end alignment to tune up. Only one mechanic suggested that thereâs a bulletin about a torque. I donât remember the bulletin #. He expressed that Ford knows about it but wonât service its customers. I called Planet Lincoln and the service guy acknowledged the bulletin and mentioned others who have had the same issue. They would diagnose for 135.00. When asked about estimates. He said without knowing the problem he really couldnât but did say that having to replace torque/ transmission can run anywhere from 2800 to over 8-10,000.
Jan 10, 2026
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