I thought that would be for new vehicles, but in the last few weeks my 2023 Nautilus is not Stop/Starting.  It displays on the dash with a line through it.

If this is tied to the “EO”, couldn’t they have changed the setting to toggle on/off and simply stay in that mode, especially after turning off the engine.  Let the driver decide. 

With gas $$$ getting up there, I am hoping to squeeze every mile/gallon I can get. 

Below is what I have copy and pasted into other Lincoln groups:

If you don't have Facebook the Facebook page for Lincoln Addict is public so you can still check it from time to time for updates.

Below are photos from last years cruise.  

I am trying to get more folks to show up so we can get more variety I did get a few people in the Mark VII group who are interested so maybe we can get some VIIs to show up too.  

I’m looking for some advice from any service writers, managers, or corporate contacts on the forum who know how to navigate a Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 21N12 / TSB 22-2229 system block.

Here is the breakdown of my situation:

• Vehicle: 2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve 2.0L FWD EcoBoost
• Current Mileage: 76,983 miles (Well under the 84,000-mile safety net established under 21N12)
• The Diagnosis: White Bear Lincoln officially diagnosed a hard failure due to internal coolant intrusion drowning Cylinder 3 (pulled misfire codes, confirmed via internal borescope per TSB 22-2229).

Because the car is over 7,000 miles under the mileage threshold for the program, the mechanical defect matches the criteria perfectly. However, corporate automatically denied coverage because the VIN falls outside the system block's specific factory production build-date window.

To be completely human about it, this vehicle is the only way my household functions right now. I am a parent solely responsible for dropping off and picking up three girls at two different schools plus getting them to all of their sports practices and games. On top of that, the A/C just went out. Compounding the mechanical failure, my business recently went under, leaving me facing heavy debt and absolutely zero liquid savings to fund an unexpected $10,000 corporate engineering defect out of pocket.

I called the Lincoln customer service lines to request an escalation to a regional manager for a Goodwill review. Instead, I got routed to a representative who told me "no one is above her" and eventually hung up on me when I pressed for a tier-2 supervisor escalation.

I am currently prepping physical certified mail packets to send directly to Dearborn Executive Consumer Relations to request a Prior Approval Goodwill Claim.

For the technicians or service writers here:

1. Given that the call center completely stonewalled me, what is the most effective internal route to get a Regional Service Zone Manager to review this file?
2. Is there a specific digital waiver or an After Warranty Adjustment (AWA) form that I should be asking the dealership service manager to initiate on their end?

Any advice on how to get regional leadership to look past the automated system build-date blocks and see the low mileage and human element of this case would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Lincoln documents.docx

2027 Lincoln Corsair Will Return To America With All-New Hybrid Powertrain 

Over the past few months, the future of the Lincoln Corsair seemed murky at best. The luxury crossover was built at the Louisville Assembly plant, but that facility is currently in the early stages of being retooled for the upcoming EV pickup, leaving the Corsair without a production home for North America. But the future is no longer up in the air - Ford Authority learned that the 2027 Lincoln Corsair will be sold in America packing an all-new hybrid powertrain.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the 2027 Lincoln Corsair will return to North America as a Chinese-built luxury crossover, which means it will be imported. It'll exclusively feature a gasoline turbocharged hybrid engine: the 2.0L full hybrid, to be exact. That's the same powertrain utilized by the Lincoln Nautilus, the big brother to the Lincoln Corsair.

https://fordauthority.com/2026/06/2027-lincoln-corsair-will-return-to-america-with-all-new-hybrid-powertrain/

Now for the good stuff: 

*The seats are excellent.  Adjustable 90-ways-to-Sunday, massage, cooled/heated, and with great leather upholstery. They are a treat every time I sit in them. 

*The dash is obviously the gee-whiz factor.  However, once acclimated, it's actually pretty unobtrusive and functional.  The only criticisms are that the nav on the 48" dash is finicky at times (the touchscreen tablet is rock-solid) and the lighted strakes on the doors can be too bright at night, depending on my choice of ambient color. Also, it would be nice to have a bit more information about the ICE (a tach is available on the non-hybrid) and battery pack (the MPG indicator is the only clue).  However, there's only, like, a million settings and if I've overlooked these, that's entirely possible. 

*The Revel Ultima is the real deal. This stereo is what got me excited about "Nauti Girl" in the first place.  There are possibly better sound systems out there, but I doubt my hearing discernment would be able to appreciate better highs/lows/separation/clarity.  If you want to blast Flim and the BBs, you'll hear all the subtle tones in crisp, 28-speaker reproduction.  Piano solos with Khatia Buniatishvili at the keyboard are beautifully reproduced--and straight piano can be a challenge for cars.  Thumping bass with Arctic Monkeys:  Pure and undistorted.  Seriously.  This system fits this car perfectly.

*The fit and finish have been without reproach.  Having had to have my Explorer repainted after delivery (factory silver paint ran out of metallic on my hood/front fender), my Ranger repaired (came factory-fresh with a big dent in the roof), and the roof on my wife's Escape looking like it had been brush-painted, the Nautilus' paint is remarkably good. Plus, there are no squeaks, rattles, or body groans. The doors close with an impressive "thwump" without any secondary rattles or vibrations.  Solid. Nice. 

*The ride is plush (maybe a bit too plush).  It would be nice if the "excite" setting firmed up the suspension more.

*Quiet:  The interior is as quiet as a tomb.  Conversations with backseat passengers are easily held. It's so quiet, that highway conversations using hands-free Bluetooth sound about the same as holding the phone to my ear. Once the door is shut, it's almost like an isolation chamber. Kudos for this feature. 

*The squircle steeing wheel with touchpads.  Weird at first. However, I got used to it after a day and now I actually prefer the shape for highway driving. Plus, the leather on the wheel is smooth and soft. 

*BlueCruise.  Unsettling at first, I've quickly decided I like it.  I just wish it worked over 80 mph (area turnpikes require 80+ or you'll get run over). It does seem to impact the "tap once" turn signal though, even if it's not actively operating. So, "sorry" if I only signaled one flash before merging in front of you. 

*Passenger room in the backseat rivals an F150 SuperCrew.  And the trunk space is generous.  I feel like this might have been envisioned as a 3-row at some point but turned out to be a bit tight. As a 2-row, interior legroom is more than adequate. Visibility from inside is excellent. 

*Styling: I elected against the Jet Package (because I like the shiny bits) and tinted the front windows.  I think the overall visual is to give the Nauti length and to make her look "hunkered down".  The 21" bright machined wheels looked taller to me than the all black (or mostly) 22" wheels.  Interior styling looks posh, integrated, and nearly everything you touch feels soft and of high quality. The push buttons for PRNDL could have been replaced with a traditional T-lever but I understand the corporate schtick and, at least, they work well. 

Next up: a clear bra for the nose and mirror faces. 

I know this is a Chinese market car, but maybe we need to tap some of those stylists for some other projects?

I also plan to eventually swap the air ride out for a ride height adjustable coil-over setup since these cars are basically the same underneath as a Fox body Mustang with the exception of a longer wheelbase and all of the suspension bits available for a Fox Mustang can be made to work.

I've always wanted one of these and almost bought a 1988 black Mark VII LSC in 1989 but decided on a new '89 Thunderbird SC instead. I just couldn't pass this one up since it's in really good condition and the price is lower than I expected.

Also, a refreshed Zephyr?? Check the grille it looks like the one on the 2028 Nautilus (spy photos)

new special edition Nautilus

https://www.sohu.com/a/1013541167_430526

Would be nice if they bumped up the power a bit; curious if/how they’ll update the interior; seems harder to do with the 48” screen. Would also like to see new wheel designs. 

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/lincoln-serena-williams-navigator/

Glad to see blue return to the interior colors. I think the Navigator dropped Yacht Club and the latest BL themes were somewhat lacking color. This Aurora looks really good and glad it has some copper and mahogany colored to contrast it.

I loved Rhapsody Blue on the Continental but thought it would look so much better with some warm wood to contrast the blue instead of the silver trim.

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/lincoln-corsair-return/

That seems excessive and how in the world do they expect one to remove the nuts at the side of a road?

segment -- became the new standard of luxury whether it was in Vegas or transporting high school grads to the prom. I don't see many Town Car limos anymore even though the owners held onto them as long as they could. Lincoln Navigators -- as well as other SUV makes --  and Lincoln MKT's appeared for a while but now it seems now that Hummers and truck chassis vehicles like the F650 are becoming the "standard." Anybody have any comments or observations they'd like to share?

I put this in the Lincoln forum as there is no Mercury forum

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2026/01/16/ford-lincoln-luxury-michigan-central-station-detroit/88219417007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z118559p119950c119950d00----v118559d--76--b--76--&gca-ft=199&gca-ds=sophi

It was an awesome time and I 100% plan on doing it again next year.  I told some of the folks there that my mom called me to finalize plans for Thanksgiving and asked if I had plans that weekend, I told her I was doing this, and she asked which car I was driving in the parade.... seriously???? everyone got a good laugh at out of that and one of the wives told me next year I better show up in the 04 Aviator 🤣

Of course if anyone is in FL and owns a Lincoln you all should join up next year it's a great group of people and great group of cars.  We even had someone drive down from Ohio with the 61 teal Continental, though I think they had it on a flat bed.  I believe they do this every year on the anniversary of the JFK Assassination but I think it's also the anniversary of JFK visiting Tampa too maybe?  I know that was brought up during the ride when we stopped at UT to do a picture in front of the JFK statue.

Jeeze I never knew Lincoln had a LeBaron-can only associate the 1980s Chrysler K car with that name LOL

So fun fact-LeBaron was a custom coach/bodywork builder of the era...that makes sense now.