Lincoln Recalls 11,000 Nautilus and Corsairs For Random Neutral Shifts
Lincoln is recalling 11,623 hybrid crossovers due to an internal transmission defect that could cause the vehicle to unexpectedly slip into neutral while driving.
The safety campaign impacts select 2026–2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid models. A sudden, unexpected drop into neutral cuts motive power to the drive wheels, creating a traffic hazard and elevating the risk of a rear-end collision.
Anti-Rust Oil Degrades Park Module Circuit Board
According to documentation submitted to safety regulators, the issue originates within the transmission's park lock actuator system, specifically the Integrated Park Module (IPM).
On affected vehicles, a specific type of anti-rust oil used during assembly can come into contact with the printed circuit board (PCB) inside the IPM. Over time, this chemical interaction breaks down the protective conformal coating on the board, leading to corrosion and causing an unexpected voltage drop across the rotary sensor.
When the rotary sensor signal drops, the powertrain control system misinterprets the sensor fault and commands the transmission into neutral while the vehicle is in motion.
The Remedy and Notification Schedule
Ford dealers will replace the suspect Integrated Park Module with an updated unit free of charge.
Because final replacement components are still in pipeline distribution, Ford will begin mailing interim notification letters to affected owners on November 2, 2026, alerting them to the safety hazard. A second letter will follow once dealerships have sufficient replacement stock to complete the physical swap.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) included in the campaign became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026. Owners with questions can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing internal recall campaign number 26S75.
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