Sell your 2020 Lincoln Nautilus for cash

The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl engines. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2020 Lincoln Nautilus at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy19–21 city / 25–26 highway / 21–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,900–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂384–417 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–5 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,134 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating5,600–5,960 lb
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations: Nautilus FWD, Nautilus AWD
Age6 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 6 years old, a 2020 Nautilus is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2020 Nautilus weighed 4,134 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Nautilus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 85,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2020 Lincoln Nautilus recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Back Over PreventionJun 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024…

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can

Power TrainJan 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V011000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Risk: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Back Over PreventionSep 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V575000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles…

Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Power TrainSep 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V550000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Risk: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk

SeatsJul 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V414000

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can…

Risk: An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Common 2020 Nautilus problems

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train17
  • Engine5
  • Electrical System3
  • Exterior Lighting3
  • Service Brakes3
  • Unknown or Other3

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train85,000 mi

2020 Lincoln Nautilus crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15.5%
Suv, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15.5%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2020 Lincoln Nautilus service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 145 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System29
  • Unknown or Other23
  • Equipment18
  • Power Train15
  • Engine and Engine Cooling12
  • Equipment4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · TSB 26-2092 V2

    This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Br

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · TSB 26-2341 v2

    This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "F

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · TSB 26-2341

    This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "F

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · TSB 26-2328

    This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.

Back Over PreventionRQ21002 · opened Aug 2021, openLed to recall 26V104

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance

On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles

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Selling a 2020 Nautilus: questions

How much is a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2020 Nautilus that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2020 Nautiluss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2020 Nautilus with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2020 Nautilus?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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