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2021 Lincoln Corsair reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair over 6 years — 6 per year. The other Corsair years sit at about the same rate: their median is 6 complaints per year. NHTSA has 22 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Motor, and Engine block heater.

2020 Lincoln Corsair
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Complaints

34

Per year

6

Recalls

22

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (9 of 34), then Electrical system (6) and Engine (5). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Corsair has 60 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2022 has 34 complaints, 5 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Lincoln Corsair. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (22)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V123000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V117000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V510000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera connectors, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S83.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary 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 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Recall Engine 2025-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V345000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Recall seat belts, front, warning light 2025-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V338000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V159000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2025-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V133000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-01-31 · NHTSA campaign 25V048000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery, battery management system 2024-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V954000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Recall Labels 2024-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2024-05-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V330000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Recall Engine 2023-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V380000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-05-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V342000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V022000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall seat belts, front, warning light 2022-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V953000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.
Recall Engine and engine cooling 2022-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 22V484000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2022-05-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V331000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2021-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 21V735000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2021-08-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V625000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
Recall Driveshaft 2021-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 21V011000
Summary 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.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Complaints by component (34 total)

Back-over prevention
9
Electrical system
6
Engine
5
Powertrain
5
Exterior lighting
2
Structure
2
Visibility
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320216202292023120248202572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving on the highway my vehicle experienced a sudden severe loss of power that led you a metallic rattling noise under the front of the vehicle and smoke coming out the exhaust pipes. Took it to a Ford…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-06-21
  • "Transmission locked up while driving with no warning."
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-06-18
  • "One day, the bright headlamps stopped working. The light on the dashboard indicating that they are on still works but the lights themselves, do not turn on. Yes, it is available for inspection. There was and has been no…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-06-02
  • "The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V048000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair.…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-05-11
  • "For most of 2025 and now into April 2026, I have been unable to use my car’s electric capabilities. This is due to active recalls for which no permanent repair is available. Temporary fixes have not resolved these…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-04-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2021 Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2021 Lincoln Corsair SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Corsair all-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700
Corsair all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700
Corsair all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Part-time four-wheel drive 34 32 33 MPG / 430 mi range $1950
Corsair front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Lincoln Corsair reliable?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair over 6 years — 6 per year. The other Corsair years sit at about the same rate: their median is 6 complaints per year. NHTSA has 22 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Motor, and Engine block heater.

What are common problems with a 2021 Lincoln Corsair?

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (9 of 34), then Electrical system (6) and Engine (5). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2021 Lincoln Corsair more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Corsair has 60 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2022 has 34 complaints, 5 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Lincoln Corsair been recalled?

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair has 22 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Lincoln Corsair get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair is 26.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.