Ford Recalls 11,623 Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair Hybrids That May Shift Into Neutral While Driving

Ford is recalling 11,623 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Corsair Hybrid vehicles because they may unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving, due to corrosion in the transmission park lock actuator circuit board, according to NHTSA records reported in October 2026. The recall covers certain 2026–2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid vehicles, under NHTSA campaign 26V-688 and Ford number 26S75. NHTSA received the report on October 20, 2026, and VINs in the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26.

A vehicle that drops into neutral at speed loses drive power without warning, which raises crash risk — particularly in merging or highway traffic where a sudden loss of propulsion leaves the driver coasting. Dealers will replace the Integrated Park Module free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026, with additional letters to follow once the remedy is available — wording that owners should read carefully, since it implies the replacement parts pipeline and the notification schedule may not move in lockstep.

Owners should not wait for a letter to check. Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether a specific vehicle is included, and if it is, contact a Lincoln dealer about the module replacement and about what to do if the vehicle shifts into neutral before the repair. This recall sits alongside other campaigns on the Nautilus Hybrid lists, including software errors affecting the pedestrian warning sound, so a VIN check may return more than one open campaign.