Lincoln

Lincoln

Lincoln Motor Company
🇺🇸 USA · Part of Ford

Ford's luxury division, founded 1917. Sells full-size and midsize SUVs - the Navigator, Aviator, Corsair and Nautilus - primarily in North America and China, with a growing hybrid lineup.

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Ford and Lincoln recall 741,195 trucks and SUVs over a parking mechanism defect
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Ford and Lincoln recall 741,195 trucks and SUVs over a parking mechanism defect

The recall covers the Ford F-150 (2021), Explorer (2020-2021) and Expedition (2018-2021), plus the Lincoln Aviator (2020-2021) and Navigator (2018-2021). A transmission fault can let the parking mechanism fail after the vehicle is shifted into P, allowing it to roll. Dealers will apply a free software update and replace damaged parts as needed.

3 Jul 2026
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About

Lincoln is Ford Motor Company’s luxury division, tracing its roots to the Lincoln Motor Company founded in 1917 by Henry Leland. Ford acquired the brand in 1922 and has run it as its premium marque for over a century, historically positioned as America’s answer to Cadillac.

The modern Lincoln lineup is built entirely around SUVs and crossovers. The full-size Navigator anchors the range, sharing its body-on-frame platform with the Ford Expedition, while the three-row Aviator and compact Corsair are offered with plug-in hybrid powertrains alongside their gasoline counterparts. The Nautilus midsize crossover rounds out the lineup.

Lincoln has a significant presence in China, where it sells a locally produced range through the Changan Ford joint venture. The brand has scaled back earlier plans for standalone electric models, instead leaning on hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains across its existing SUV lineup.

Frequently asked questions
Who owns Lincoln?
Lincoln is owned by Ford Motor Company.
What country is Lincoln from?
Lincoln is a American brand, headquartered in Dearborn.
When was Lincoln founded?
Lincoln was founded in 1917.
What kind of cars does Lincoln make?
Lincoln makes luxury SUVs and sedans, with hybrid powertrains.
Who owns Lincoln?
Lincoln is the luxury division of Ford Motor Company. Ford acquired the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922 and has operated it as its premium brand ever since.
What does Lincoln currently sell?
Lincoln's lineup is SUV-focused, led by the full-size Navigator and the three-row Aviator, alongside the smaller Nautilus and Corsair crossovers. The Aviator and Corsair are offered with plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Where are Lincoln vehicles built?
Lincoln vehicles are assembled in the United States and Mexico, and the brand also sells a locally built lineup in China through a joint venture with Changan Ford.
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