Lincoln Corsair years to avoid and best years
Newer Lincoln Corsair years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2020 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (60 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 3 (from 14 complaints), 2022 at 5 (from 34 complaints), and 2021 at 6 (from 34 complaints). The Lincoln Corsair 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 13 of 60 complaints name Back-over prevention.
Data as of .
2023
2022
2021
2025–26
Lincoln Corsair reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lincoln Corsair. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 27.3 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 27.3 |
| 2024 → | 7 | 21 | 4 | Electrical system | 24.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 3 | 14 | 8 | Electrical system | 27.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 5 | 34 | 19 | Back-over prevention | 26.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 6 | 34 | 22 | Back-over prevention | 26.5 |
| 2020 → Most | 7 | 60 | 16 | Back-over prevention | 24.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (2.0L turbo or 2.5L hybrid) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V954000 covers certain 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles (with 2020-2024 Escape) where a manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells may cause an internal short and battery failure; owners are advised not to charge until remedied, and dealers update BECM software and replace the pack as needed. Recall 23V380000 covers certain 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles (with Escape and Maverick) equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines where, after an engine failure, oil and fuel vapor may accumulate near hot components and risk an engine compartment fire; dealers replace the engine long block as needed. Recall 23V022000 and 23V342000 cover certain 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles (with Explorer and Aviator) with a 360-degree camera whose video output may fail so the rearview image does not display; remedies are an IPMB software update (23V022) and camera replacement (23V342). Recall 22V953000 covers certain 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles (with Aviator) equipped with a Revel Audio System whose seat-belt warning chime may sound for less than four seconds when the driver is unbelted; dealers update audio control module software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln Corsair years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 3 (from 14 complaints), 2022 at 5 (from 34 complaints), and 2021 at 6 (from 34 complaints).
Which Lincoln Corsair year has the most owner complaints?
2020 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (60 complaints). On the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 13 of 60 complaints name Back-over prevention.
How do Lincoln Corsair owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Lincoln Corsair years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Lincoln Corsair years are too early to compare?
The Lincoln Corsair 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Lincoln Corsair take?
0W-20 full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo or 2.5L hybrid; capacity about 4.5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Is there a hybrid battery recall on the Corsair?
Recall 24V954000 covers certain 2021-2024 Corsair and Escape vehicles for a high-voltage battery cell defect that can short and fail; do not charge until remedied.