2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid recall: Loss of Drive Power from Unexpected Shift to Neutral
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid vehicles. The vehicle may unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving, due to corrosion in the transmission's park lock actuator circuit board.
- The risk
A vehicle that unexpectedly shifts into neutral can lead to a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
11,623 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid, 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
635 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Replacement ABS Module May Be Incorrectly Programmed
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Front Row Seats Improperly Secured
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-450 SD and 4 more models recall: Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
- Oct. 6, 2026 2015 Ford Transit Connect recall: Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
- Sept. 22, 2026 2025-2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 2 more models recall: Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the Integrated Park Module (IPM), free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S75. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lincoln Corsair Hybrid 2027
- Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V688000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 11,623 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S75 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record