Ford Recalls Lincoln Hybrid Vehicles for Transmission Defect
Ford is recalling 2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus and 2027 Corsair Hybrids because corrosion may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where corrosion may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift into neutral, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where corrosion in the transmission's park lock actuator circuit board may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
This defect can lead to a sudden loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the Integrated Park Module (IPM) free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on November 2, 2026, with additional letters sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 26S75.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN CORSAIR HYBRID, NAUTILUS HYBRID
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Affected units
- 11,623
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CORSAIR HYBRID
- NAUTILUS HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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