Lincoln recall 26V301 covers 208 2026 Corsair and Escape SUVs for a park module defect. Repair will be free once available.
Lincoln is recalling 208 2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles under recall 26V301 because the integrated park module can fail to lock when the driver shifts into park. If park does not hold, the vehicle can roll away and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The integrated park module, or IPM, is part of the automatic transmission park system on 2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. When the driver shifts into park, the module is supposed to engage the park pawl, a locking piece inside the transmission that holds the vehicle in place after it stops.
On affected vehicles, the IPM fails to lock into the park position after the shifter is moved to park. That leaves the transmission without the lock that prevents rollaway. The vehicle is in park from the driver's point of view, but the internal park lock has not fully engaged.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not assume the vehicle is secured just because the shifter shows park; use the parking brake every time until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
Covers the Corsair and Escape from the 2026 model year, both using the same Integrated Park Module in the automatic transmission.
| 2026 Lincoln Corsair | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Escape | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 208 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loss of park function can let the vehicle roll away after it is shifted into Park, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the repair opens, use extra care when parking and make sure the vehicle is secured before you walk away. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Lincoln Corsair or Escape is included in this recall.
- Wait for Lincoln's remedy letter before scheduling the free SOBDMC software update that fixes the park-module lock failure.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer after the remedy opens, or follow the owner letter if the software update is delivered over the air.
- Reference recall number 26V301 and Lincoln recall 25C69 when you call or visit the dealer.
- Use the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete, because loss of park function can let the vehicle roll away.
What happens at the repair
The final remedy is not available yet. Ford expects to send additional letters once the software update opens, anticipated in June 2026. The repair will update the Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C software over the air or at a dealer, free of charge. At the dealer, a Lincoln technician installs the software update if the vehicle does not receive it over the air. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the remedy is available.
Timeline
| May 12, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V301?
Recall 26V301 covers 208 2026 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape vehicles with an integrated park module that can fail to lock into park. A loss of park function can let the vehicle roll away, increasing crash risk. Lincoln will update the SOBDMC software for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Lincoln Corsair or 2026 Ford Escape is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V301. If it is, follow the interim safety notice expected on May 20, 2026, and contact a franchised Lincoln dealer about the free SOBDMC software update once the remedy opens.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Lincoln will update the Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C software over the air or through a dealer for free once the remedy is available.
Is it safe to park my vehicle?
Use extra care when parking until the recall repair is complete. The defect involves the park function, so confirm the vehicle is fully secured when you shift into park. The official risk is that a loss of park function can allow rollaway and increase crash risk.
When will owners be notified about recall 26V301?
Lincoln expects to mail interim owner letters on May 20, 2026. Those letters notify owners about the safety risk. Additional letters will be sent once the free remedy is available, with availability anticipated in June 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V301000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V301 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V301000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →