Ford Nautilus and Corsair Hybrid recalled for unexpected neutral shift
What this means
Certain 2026–2027 Ford Nautilus Hybrid and 2027 Corsair Hybrid vehicles may unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving due to corrosion in the transmission's park lock actuator circuit board. This sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) at NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
- Watch for a notification letter from Ford (expected November 2, 2026) about the safety risk.
- Once remedy availability is announced in a follow-up letter, contact your Ford dealer or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the Integrated Park Module.
The agency's original wording
A vehicle that unexpectedly shifts into neutral can lead to a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V688000More Ford Motor Company recalls
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