- Ford announced plans to phase out the importation of Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030. - The Nautilus is currently imported from China, and Lincoln is expected to start importing the Corsair from China for the 2027 model year. - It’s unclear if Ford will eventually discontinue the Corsair and Nautilus or move them into an existing U.S. assembly plant. Beginning in 2030, Ford plans to phase out Chinese manufacturing for Lincoln models and bring all of its Lincoln production back to the United States in a move it says will “further strengthen Ford’s position as America’s No. 1 auto producer.” Two models in Lincoln’s lineup are currently manufactured in the United States. The Aviator comes out of Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, and the Navigator is built at its Kentucky Truck Plant. But the Lincoln Nautilus, the brand’s bestselling model in 2025, is manufactured in Hangzhou, China. The Nautilus, which was manufactured in Canada for its first generation, moved to China in 2024. The Corsair recently ended production in the U.S. as Ford retools the Louisville Assembly Plant for the upcoming Fathom electric truck, but Lincoln is now expected to start importing the Corsair from China starting in 2027. It’s unclear what will happen to the Nautilus and Corsair after Chinese imports end. For Sale Near You See all results for used cars for sale near 48105 The shift is undoubtedly influenced by federal backlash and increased tariffs on Chinese-produced vehicles in the United States. Automakers are already adjusting to software-related bans on internet-connected vehicles that took effect for 2027 vehicles, and they’re preparing for a hardware ban that’s set to take place in 2030 models. If the Nautilus and Corsair remain in circulation after Lincoln halts U.S.-bound production in China, it’s unclear where the SUVs would be produced.