Did Ford stop making Lincoln?
No. Ford Motor Company continues to produce Lincoln vehicles and maintain the Lincoln brand, though it has trimmed its product lineup and shifted strategy toward premium styling and electrification.
The question arises from recent corporate reorganization and model culling rather than a wholesale shutdown. Ford has chosen to focus Lincoln on a smaller, more profitable portfolio and a path toward electric vehicles, while keeping the brand active in manufacturing and sales.
Where Lincoln stands today
The current Lincoln lineup in the United States centers on SUVs and crossovers rather than traditional sedans. The brand remains active with several models that emphasize comfort, quiet cabins, and a distinctly Lincoln design language.
Current U.S. lineup
- Navigator — full-size three-row luxury SUV
- Aviator — mid- to large-size three-row luxury SUV
- Nautilus — mid-size two-row luxury SUV (successor to MKX)
- Corsair — compact luxury SUV (successor to MKC)
These models illustrate Lincoln’s ongoing focus on premium sport-utility vehicles rather than a broad sedan lineup, underscoring that the brand remains active and evolving.
Historical context: a shift, not a shutdown
Over the past decade, Lincoln has retired several older nameplates as Ford refocused the brand around a leaner, more profitable lineup and a clearer luxury identity. This has included phasing out several sedans and older crossovers and replacing them with updated SUV offerings.
Retired and replaced models
- Continental — luxury sedan, production ended in 2020
- MKZ — midsize sedan, production ended in 2020
- MKT — full-size crossover, production ended in 2019
- MKC — compact crossover replaced by Corsair starting with the 2019 model year
These moves reflect a broader automotive industry trend toward SUVs and electrification, rather than a universal abandonment of the Lincoln brand itself.
Looking ahead: Lincoln’s planned direction
Ford has signaled that Lincoln will continue as a premium brand with a tighter, more profitable lineup and a growing emphasis on electrified models. While exact models and timelines may evolve, the intent is clear: strengthen Lincoln’s market position through quality, technology, and sustainability rather than expanding into a wide array of traditional sedans.
Key focus areas for Lincoln’s future
- Maintain a lean, premium product portfolio
- Expand electrified offerings (hybrid and all-electric where feasible)
- Leverage Ford’s technology and platforms to support Lincoln’s luxury positioning
- Enhance customer experience and dealer network to reinforce brand value
In practical terms, Lincoln remains an active brand within Ford, with ongoing production and a commitment to future electrified models as part of Ford’s broader roadmap.
Summary
Ford has not stopped making Lincoln. The brand is operating with a streamlined, SUV-focused lineup and a strategic plan to grow its electrified offerings. The changes reflect a deliberate shift toward profitability and modernization rather than a shutdown, signaling Lincoln’s continued role in Ford’s luxury and global product ambitions.
Is Lincoln making a car for 2025?
Lincoln has made a number of features standard across the lineup of 2025 Lincoln Navigator® SUVs while making it simple to personalize it to match your needs and sense of style.
Is Ford discontinuing Lincoln?
That's the gist of Ford's plan to stop building two of its compact SUVs, one of which has been incredibly popular. The blue-oval brand today said that the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair will be axed after the 2026 model year concludes.
Is Lincoln still with Ford?
Founded by Henry Leland in 1917 and named after the 16th President of the United States, the Lincoln Motor Company was acquired by the Ford Motor Company in 1922, and has remained with the American automotive giant ever since.
What will replace Lincoln Corsair?
The Lincoln Corsair is being discontinued and replaced by a new, all-electric vehicle on a new EV platform, which will likely be a premium, compact luxury SUV. Ford has announced it will retool the Louisville Assembly Plant, currently building the Escape and Corsair, to produce a new electric pickup truck, but it is widely expected that another EV will be developed for the luxury brand to fill the gap.
What is happening to the Corsair
- Production of the Corsair will end later in 2025.
- Ford will have enough inventory to sell Corsair models through 2026.
- The Louisville Assembly Plant will be retooled for a new electric pickup truck, not a direct replacement for the Corsair.
What could replace it
- An all-electric luxury SUV: Lincoln's commitment to electrification suggests a future EV that will likely fill the size and luxury segment currently occupied by the Corsair.
- A new model name: While the Corsair name could potentially return, Lincoln may opt for a new name to signify a new era of electric vehicles.
- A different platform: The new vehicle will likely be built on a different platform from the current model, possibly an adaptation of the "Universal EV platform" Ford is using for its new electric vehicles.
What to expect
- The new model is expected to arrive in the next 18 to 24 months.
- It will feature a premium, all-electric design and is likely to be positioned as a more affordable luxury electric SUV than its competitors.
