Ford Motor Company has recalled 11,623 Lincoln vehicles that could unexpectedly shift into neutral while being driven. The problem could also cause the affected vehicles to get stuck in 'park' when stationary. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, the affected vehicles include 63 units of the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid and 11,560 units of the 2026-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid. Describing the issue, the report stated: "On affected vehicles, the Integrated Parking Module (IPM) may have a type of anti-rust oil that may degrade the conformal coating on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the Integrated Parking Module (IPM), causing a drop in voltage on the rotary sensor." The issue poses a safety risk to drivers when the vehicle is being driven. The report stated: "If the rotary sensor were to have a drop in voltage while in motion, the vehicle may experience an unexpected shift into Neutral while driving, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, while the vehicle is stationary, the customer may experience an inability to shift out of park after achieving park." The IPM supplier reportedly switched to a different anti-rust oil without informing Ford or testing whether it was compatible with the PCB's protective coating, prompting the recall. Drivers are advised to look out for a service wrench malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the display along with a pop-up that reads "Service Vehicle Soon." Drivers may also see a warning that states "Shifting System Error." Owners of affected Lincoln vehicles will be notified by mail. They will be asked to take their vehicle to a Lincoln or Ford dealership to have the IPM replaced. The faulty IPM will be replaced with a module that does not feature an anti-rust oil that affects the conformal coating. The dealership will then update the replacement module software with the latest version. The service will be carried out at no charge. Dealers were expected to be notified on October 26, 2026. Interim notification letters to owners were scheduled to begin on November 2 and are expected to reach all affected owners by November 6. The VIN lookup tool was also scheduled to become available on October 26.
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