Lincoln is recalling 11,623 Corsair and Nautilus SUVs over a manufacturing defect that could cause vehicles to unexpectedly shift into Neutral while driving or prevent drivers from shifting out of Park. The issue involves anti-rust oil that may damage an electronic component responsible for the vehicles’ shifting system.
Which Lincoln SUVs Are Affected?
The recall covers 11,560 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles and 63 Lincoln Corsair SUVs, for a total of 11,623 affected vehicles.
The affected vehicles were manufactured during these periods:
- Lincoln Corsair: March 12, 2026, to July 8, 2026.
- Lincoln Nautilus: September 9, 2025, to August 6, 2026.
All affected vehicles are equipped with HF55 transmissions.
What Caused the Lincoln Recall?
The affected SUVs may have been manufactured using anti-rust oil that can degrade the protective coating on the printed circuit board (PCB) inside the Integrated Parking Module (IPM).
The deterioration could cause the rotary sensor’s voltage to drop, potentially resulting in an unexpected shift into Neutral while the vehicle is moving. The same problem could also prevent drivers from shifting out of Park.
The issue occurred after a supplier changed the anti-rust oil without notifying Ford. The replacement oil was not properly tested to verify its compatibility with the component it was applied to.
How Ford Will Fix the Problem
Ford will replace the Integrated Parking Module in affected vehicles with a new unit that does not contain the anti-rust oil responsible for degrading the protective coating.
The replacement module will also receive the latest software update as part of the repair.
Owners may notice dashboard warning messages reading “Service Vehicle Soon” or “Shifting System Error.”
The recall affects significantly more Nautilus SUVs than Corsair models, but both vehicles are included because of the potential shifting-system malfunction.
