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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 250
- Power to weight
- 0.057 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.81
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 366 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,350 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 20
- Reported injuries
- 1
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelStandard
- Leather seatsStandard
- Massaging seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedPackage only
- Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
Audio
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedPackage only
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedPackage only
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayUnconfirmedPackage only
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedPackage only
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Hands-free highway drivingUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemStandard
- Power liftgateStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Roof railsUnconfirmedStandard
- Tow packageUnconfirmedStandalone option
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- LANE DEPARTURE21%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
- SERVICE BRAKES10%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION7%
- STEERING7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 29 total.
Lincoln Nautilus: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
74 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54878
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) with U0238 stored in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due to the DSP. To determine if the DSP is the root cause, remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box (BCMC fuse F40 for Aviator, BCMC fuse F138 for Nautil
May 16, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSSM 54829
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically folding in or out at times, while the driver side mirror automatically folds properly. This may be due to the software in the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM). To correct the condition, reprogram the DDM and PDM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
May 16, 2026SUSPENSIONSSM 54828
Some 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles built on or before 17-Jul-2025 and equipped with continuous controlled damping (CCD) suspension (feature code DWAA9) may exhibit a clunk, rattle, knock, or thump noise from the rear suspension over bumps at lower speeds. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by clicking "Additional Information" under Vehicle ID Tab > Vehicle Information, or double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in t
May 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM 54823
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0A5D, P0A60, P0A63, P0A6F, P0A72, P0A75, and/or P0E52 stored in the inverter system controller (SOBDMC). The Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) may refer to this module as the "Secondary On-Board Control
May 15, 2026SEATSDSM-25.5.6.2 Nautilus
Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Seat Control Module high current consumption
May 14, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYDDM-26.21.5 Nautilus
Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature
May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54810
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) with U0238 stored in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due to the DSP. To determine if the DSP is the root cause, remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box (BCMB fuse F40 for Aviator, BCMB fuse F138 for Nautil
May 8, 2026SEATSSCMB-25.5.6.2 Nautilus
Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Seat Control Module high current consumption
- and 66 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 6 yr / 70k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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