LINCOLN CORSAIR (2026) recall — Power Train
Ford recalls 2026 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with potential park function failure, risking rollaway and crashes. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA by August 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Corsair vehicles because their park function may fail to lock in park, causing the vehicle to roll away and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that do not meet federal safety standards for rollaway prevention. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342602-ford-lincoln-corsair-2026-park-function-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342602-ford-lincoln-corsair-2026-park-function-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V301000
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“Ford Lincoln Corsair 2026: Park Function Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342602-ford-lincoln-corsair-2026-park-function-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V301000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V301000).
Why it’s dangerous
The integrated park module may fail to lock into park when shifting, allowing the vehicle to roll away. This violates federal safety standards requiring rollaway prevention, which could lead to crashes if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers who frequently shift into park without confirming the vehicle is locked in park are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov as of May 15, 2026. The recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update via dealer or over-the-air by August 2026.
August 2026
What NHTSA says to do
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The integrated park module may fail to lock into park when shifting, causing the vehicle to roll away and violating federal safety standards for rollaway prevention.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2026 Lincoln Corsair has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as of May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update via dealer or over-the-air by August 2026.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V301000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V301000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V301000 (May 12, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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