Safety Recall 19S02 – Power Steering Control Module Reprogramming – 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

January 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V031000

Failure of Hands-off the Wheel Alerts

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver’s inattention may increase the risk of crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V031

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components LANE DEPARTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,276

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. 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.

 

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S02.

 

Notes

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.

 

Check if your Vehicle has a Recall

 

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January 15, 2019

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 19S02
Certain 2019 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles Equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and Adaptive Steering
Power Steering Control Module Reprogramming

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle	Model Year	Assembly Plant	Build Dates
Nautilus	2019	Oakville	September 5, 2018 through November 19, 2018

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

Some of the affected vehicles may not detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel when using adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering enabled. If this occurs, the driver may not be alerted by the intended hands-off the wheel warnings, which could increase the risk of a crash.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to reprogram the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) 112.02 or higher. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of January 21, 2019. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letter

 

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE ATTACHMENT

For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.

Sincerely,

 

David J. Johnson

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ATTACHMENT I

NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 19S02
Certain 2019 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles Equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and
Adaptive Steering
Power Steering Control Module Reprogramming

 

OASIS ACTIVATION

OASIS will be activated on January 15, 2019.

 

FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION

FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on January 15, 2019. Owner names and addresses will be available by February 8, 2019.

NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

• Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles, if they keep their hands on the steering wheel while driving. Refer to the owners manual for further information.
• Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
• Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
• Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

• Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
• Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

LINCOLN PICKUP AND DELIVERY

Owners of 2017 MY and newer Lincoln vehicles have the option of requesting pickup and delivery service with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days), from their dealership.  For details, reference EFC07122, 2019 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates.

 

LINCOLN CLIENT SPECIAL HANDLING

To ensure the best possible experience for Lincoln owners, Lincoln Dealers are encouraged to utilize the Lincoln Loyalty Program to provide clients with surprise and delight offerings, such as:

• Fuel fill
• Gift Card for the client’s favorite restaurant

The Lincoln Loyalty Program is exclusive to Lincoln Dealers.  Owners will not be notified of this service in owner mailings.  Reference EFC06196, Lincoln Loyalty Program Announcement for additional details.

 

ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)

Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:

• For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked. o Lincoln vehicles – 4 years or 50,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.

 

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

• Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online.
  • When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 19S02 is the sub code.
  • For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
• Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above.

IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.

 

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION (continued)

• Lincoln Pickup & Delivery: Claims for Lincoln Pickup & Delivery with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days) should be submitted on a separate line from the FSA.  Refer to EFC07122, 2019 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates for details.
• Lincoln Client Special Handling: reference EFC06196, Lincoln Loyalty Program Announcement for Requirements and Claiming Instructions.  Claims for Lincoln Loyalty should be submitted as a separate line on the same Repair Order.

 

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ATTACHMENT II

NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 19S02
Certain 2019 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles Equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and
Adaptive Steering
Power Steering Control Module Reprogramming

 

LABOR ALLOWANCES

Description	Labor Operation	Labor Time
Reprogram PSCM using IDS 112.02 or higher	19S02B	0.3 Hours

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Parts are not required to complete this repair.

 

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ATTACHMENT III 

CERTAIN 2019 MODEL YEAR NAUTILUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL AND ADAPTIVE STEERING — POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

 

OVERVIEW

Some of the affected vehicles may not detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel when using adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering enabled.  If this occurs, the driver may not be alerted by the intended hands-off the wheel warnings, which could increase the risk of a crash.  Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to reprogram the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) 112.02 or higher.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Module Reprogramming

NOTE: Reprogram appropriate vehicle modules before performing diagnostics and clear all DTCs after programming.  For DTCs generated after reprogramming, follow normal diagnostic service       procedures.

1. Connect a battery charger to the 12V battery.

NOTE:  Make sure the IDS computer does not enter sleep mode during programming.

2. Reprogram the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 112.02 or higher.  Make sure you are connected to the Internet prior to reprogramming.

 

NOTE:  Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

NOTE:  Follow the IDS on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming procedure.

3. Disconnect the battery charger from the 12V battery once the reprogramming has completed.

 

Important Information for Module Programming                                                                                                                        

NOTE: When programming or reprogramming a module, use the following basic checks to ensure programming completes without errors.

• Make sure the 12V battery is fully charged before carrying out the programming steps and connect IDS/scan tool to a power source.
• Inspect Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and cables for any damage.  Make sure scan tool connections are not interrupted during programming.
• A hardwired connection is strongly recommended.
• Turn off all unnecessary accessories (radio, heated/cooled seats, headlamps, interior lamps, HVAC system, etc.) and close doors.
• Disconnect/depower any aftermarket accessories (remote start, alarm, power inverter, CB radio, etc.).
• Follow all scan tool on-screen instructions carefully.
• Disable IDS/scan tool sleep mode, screensaver, hibernation modes.
• Create all sessions key on engine off (KOEO).  Starting the vehicle before creating a session will cause errors within the programming inhale process.

 

Recovering a module when programming has resulted in a blank module:
NEVER DELETE THE ORIGINAL SESSION!

a. Obtain the original IDS that was used when the programming error occurred during module reprogramming (MR) or programmable module installation (PMI).

b. Disconnect the VCM from the data link connector (DLC) and the IDS.

c. Reconnect the VCM to IDS and then connect to the DLC.  Once reconnected, the VCM icon should appear in the corner of the IDS screen.  If it does not, troubleshoot the IDS to VCM connection.

d. Locate the original vehicle session when programming failed.  This should be the last session used in most cases.  If not, use the session created on the date that the programming failed.

NOTE: If the original session is not listed in the previous session list, click the Recycle Bin icon at the lower right of the previous session screen.  This loads any deleted sessions and allows you to look through them.  Double-click the session to restore it.

e. Once the session is loaded, the failed process should resume automatically.

f.  If programming does not resume automatically, proceed to the Module Programming menu and select the previously attempted process, PMI or MR.

g. Follow all on-screen prompts/instructions.

h. The last screen on the IDS may list additional steps required to complete the programming process. Make sure all applicable steps listed on the screen are followed in order.

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
LINCOLN	NAUTILUS	2019

 

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8 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 19S02

RCMN-19V031-8520.pdf 132.96KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – Ford Media Center – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY RECALL FOR SELECT 2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS VEHICLES FOR HANDS ON/OFF DETECTION WARNINGS THAT MAY NOT FUNCTION

RMISC-19V031-2272.pdf 85.58KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V031-5845.pdf 104.244KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V031-2957.pdf 285.355KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V031-6568.PDF 213.943KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1

RCLQRT-19V031-9591.PDF 211.141KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V031-2737.PDF 211.233KB

 

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-19V031-6804.pdf 885.91KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V031-2491.PDF 211.319KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V031&docType=RCL

 

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Reprogramming

Service Information & Reprogramming

 

Module Reprogramming

Diagnostic Software	Interface Device	Complete Vehicle Diagnostics		Module Programming
		1996-2017 Model Year	2018-Present Model Year	1996-2017 Model Year	2018-Present Model Year
IDS/FDRS	VCM, VCM II, VCMM	X	X	X	X
FJDS/FDRS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)		X	X	X

Detailed system requirements, installation, and support information for each product is located under the diagnostics tool support tab for each product.

 

Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with VCM I, VCM II, VMM and VCMM hardware devices only. The complete factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool that provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The IDS software includes time based access to the IDS software, software updates and calibration files.

 

Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with compatible J2534 hardware devices. FJDS software provides Ford Module Programming functionality that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.

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Latest Calibration Information

Module Build Data (As-Built)

Use VIN to obtain As-Built data

www.motorcraftservice.com

 

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