Most common 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln Corsair Phev complaints by model year
Best Corsair Phev years: 2024, 2023. Compare all years →
2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev recalls (1)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid 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: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that upon charging the vehicle, the charging cord overheated. The contact stated that the blue led light on the charging cord indicated that the vehicle was charging and then turned red, indicating a charging fault. The contact stated that he then unplugged the charging cord from the wall and noticed that the plug that connected to the plug on the wall had significantly overheated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was associated with an unknown Ford Technical Service Bulletin that had already expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. The consumer stated the new charger cords couldn't be plugged into outlets due to the new design configuration. …
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated with a message to "Stop Safely Now" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the high-voltage battery failure. The contact was informed that the high-voltage battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V331000 (Electrical System). The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,384.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev?
The electrical system — 7 complaints, 78% of all complaints for this model year, most often about propulsion system › charging › port. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and air bags (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev have?
There is 1 recall for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev, the most recent from November 14, 2025 (traction battery). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln Corsair Phev?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024 and 2023. See the full Lincoln Corsair Phev years comparison.
At what mileage do 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 9,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.