NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
This page covers 24 recalls, 40 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair.
24–33 mpg combined
7.1–9.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints lead the field for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair, with owners describing a range of issues including malfunctions tied to the vehicle's hybrid electric system, some reporting that electric driving capability became intermittently or persistently unavailable despite multiple repair attempts. The second most-reported area involves the backup camera system, where owners describe the rear-view image going blank, displaying a blurry picture, or failing to detect objects and pedestrians while reversing. The camera complaints appear across multiple reports and are not limited to a single scenario, low-light and nighttime reversing come up as conditions where the problem is most noticeable. Engine complaints are present but represent a much smaller slice of the complaint set.
40
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair has 24 recalls, with the most serious involving fire risk on hybrid models: a failed engine can release oil and fuel vapor near hot components in the engine compartment, and separately, high-voltage battery cells can short internally and also cause a fire.
Several recalls cluster around the hybrid powertrain. Battery cells in plug-in hybrid models can fail and cut drive power entirely. The hybrid powertrain control module software can cause the transmission to drop into neutral without warning, and prior repair attempts for this issue did not fully resolve it on some vehicles. On all-wheel-drive models, insufficient lubrication in the rear drive unit can cause the rear axle to seize and loss of vehicle control. A fuel delivery module can also leak inside the tank, dropping fuel pressure until the engine stalls. On vehicles with an engine block heater, the heater cord can crack and develop a coolant leak that shorts the circuit when plugged in, raising a fire risk.
Several recalls cover rear visibility: the rearview camera can show a blank, flipped, or distorted image due to a variety of software faults and water intrusion issues, and the 360-degree camera on equipped vehicles can also go dark while reversing. Windshield wipers round out that cluster, as the wiper motor can fail and leave the driver without a clear view in wet conditions.
The remaining recalls involve the airbag warning label missing from the dashboard on some vehicles, and a seatbelt chime on Revel Audio System-equipped models that cuts off too quickly when the driver is unbelted.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The center display screen may flip or invert when you shift into reverse, causing the rearview camera image to display upside down or backwards.
What the fix does
Ford will send you a letter with instructions for a software or hardware update to correct the display orientation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor may fail, causing the windshield wipers to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wiper motors and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing flaw in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure in certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
What the fix does
Ford will perform a repair to address the battery defect. Until repair is available, operate only in Auto EV mode and limit maximum battery charge as instructed by Ford.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the rearview camera connectors, causing the rearview camera image to not display or appear distorted on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Incorrect prior repairs to 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines may allow engine oil and fuel vapor to leak into the engine compartment, where they can accumulate near hot surfaces and ignition sources, risking engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to reprogram engine controls and prevent the failure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning chime may sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver starts the vehicle without buckling the seat belt, instead of the required duration.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the audio control module software at no charge to restore proper warning chime duration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display on the screen due to video output failure in vehicles that received an incorrect repair under a previous recall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software at no cost to restore rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly, requiring a second repair. On some hybrid vehicles, a software update can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral, resulting in sudden loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the hybrid powertrain control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a blank or distorted image instead of a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery energy control module software and replace the high voltage battery pack as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may unexpectedly shift the vehicle into neutral, causing loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil and fuel vapor may leak into the engine compartment when the engine fails, accumulating near hot components and creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 models or update powertrain software in others. Engine replacement occurs if connecting rod bearing failure is detected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 360-degree camera system may fail to output video, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying on the vehicle's screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may stop displaying because the video processing system can fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the image processing module software at no cost to restore camera functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning chime may sound for less than 4 seconds when the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle starts, instead of sounding long enough to alert the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the audio control module software at no cost to reprogram the warning chime duration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment, where they may accumulate near hot engine or exhaust components and ignite.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the under-engine shield and active grille shutter to prevent oil and fuel vapor accumulation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Weak welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, causing loss of engine power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 360-degree camera system's video output may fail, causing the rearview camera image to stop displaying on your screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software at no cost to restore camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel delivery module inside the fuel tank may develop a leak, reducing fuel pressure and potentially causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear drive unit may not have enough lubricant, which can cause the rear drive axle to seize and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level and refill it to full, or replace the axle if lubricant is below minimum.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
