Lincoln Recalls 11,623 Hybrid Crossovers
A transmission defect can shift the vehicles into neutral while they are moving, prompting a recall of select 2026-2027 models.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Lincoln is recalling 11,623 hybrid crossovers, including 2026-2027 Nautilus Hybrids and 2027 Corsair Hybrids, over a transmission defect that can drop the vehicle into neutral while moving. Ford mailed interim notification letters to affected owners starting November 2, with a second letter to follow once replacement parts are stocked.
Why it matters
The defect can also leave a parked vehicle unable to shift out of Park, creating a safety risk for drivers and passengers. Owners can check whether their vehicle is included by looking up its VIN on NHTSA.gov.
The recall covers 11,623 vehicles, with 11,560 Nautilus Hybrids from model years 2026 and 2027 built between September 9, 2025, and August 6, 2026, and 63 Corsair Hybrids from the 2027 model year. Ford has logged 15 US warranty claims, one US field report and one US customer report tied to the defect as of late September.
The players
Lincoln
Lincoln is the luxury vehicle brand of Ford Motor Company, known for its premium sedans and SUVs in the American market.
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, and the parent company of the Lincoln brand.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
NHTSA is the federal agency responsible for vehicle safety regulation and recall oversight in the United States.
The details
The root cause is an anti-rust oil used during assembly that seeps onto the printed circuit board inside the Integrated Park Module, breaking down its protective coating and allowing corrosion to spread. As corrosion builds, the rotary sensor's output voltage drops until the powertrain control system misreads the signal as a fault and commands the transmission into neutral.
Timeline
Build window for affected Nautilus Hybrids began September 9, 2025, and ended August 6, 2026.
Ford testing confirmed in September 2026 that the anti-rust oil swap caused the defect.
Ford's Field Review Committee approved the recall on October 13, 2026.
Affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.
Roadmap
The recall follows the federal process under which automakers report safety defects to NHTSA and make affected VINs searchable publicly. Electronic shifting components in modern hybrids are increasingly a source of such recalls as transmissions move from mechanical linkages to sensor-driven controls.
Owners of affected Nautilus and Corsair Hybrids can check their VIN on NHTSA.gov and contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 using recall campaign 26S75. Because the defect can leave a parked vehicle unable to shift out of Park, owners should watch for shifting problems and follow dealer instructions.
The takeaway
If you own a 2026-2027 Nautilus Hybrid or 2027 Corsair Hybrid, verify your VIN and watch for shifting problems. Schedule the replacement once dealers confirm parts are available.
What happens next
Ford will mail a second letter once dealers have enough Integrated Park Modules in stock to perform the replacement.
Further reading
For more on vehicle safety and automotive recalls, browse Automotive — General coverage.
More information
Check whether your vehicle is included in the recall using the NHTSA VIN lookup for affected recall vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Top Speed.
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