Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | −33% | 4 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 7 | typical | 6 | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 22 | 1.2× | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 14 | −30% | 8 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 35 | typical | 19 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2021 | 34 | — | 22 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2020 | 61 | — | 16 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Corsair year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lincoln Corsair problems
Latest Lincoln Corsair recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Park pawl
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
Remedy: The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026.
Back over prevention › Software
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.
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.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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.
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lincoln Corsair should you avoid?
None of the Lincoln Corsair years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Corsair?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Corsair years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lincoln Corsair problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (52), electrical system (48) and engine & cooling (19). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Lincoln Corsair had?
36 recalls across 2020–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Lincoln Corsair recalls by year.
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.