2020 Lincoln Nautilus power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought my 2020 Lincoln nautilus in February 2025 soon after I noticed a jerking from my lower gears,it has 80000 miles.i took it to the dealer I bought it from and they said the transmission is falling and will cost $10,188 to replace. They told me there was no recall and it wasn't covered under…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear…Campaign 21V011000 · Jan 15, 2021
- Start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose boltsCampaign 20V550000 · Sep 10, 2020
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only". Some of the vehicles listed in the…
TSB 26-2341 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the…
TSB 26-2194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds…
TSB 25-2627 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 9, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low…
TSB 25-2552 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2025
Power Train problems in other Nautilus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nautilus | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Nautilus | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 Nautilus | 7 | 37% |
| 2019 Nautilus | 26 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.