NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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This page covers 20 recalls, 49 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 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 and back-over prevention systems draw the most complaints from 2022 Lincoln Corsair owners. On the electrical side, owners frequently report rear exterior lighting problems, taillights failing to illuminate or flashing erratically, along with broader electrical gremlins that prompted dealer visits. Back-over prevention generates a notable cluster of complaints, with owners flagging concerns about the rear camera or detection system not functioning as expected. Engine-related reports round out the top three, though the symptoms described vary. A smaller number of owners report airbag non-deployment in collisions they describe as significant impacts, though those accounts are limited in number rather than a dominant pattern. The rear lighting issue stands out for its consistency: multiple owners describe discovering the taillights were out only after being alerted by other drivers.
49
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Lincoln Corsair has 20 recalls, the most serious being fire and loss-of-power risks tied to the hybrid powertrain: engine failures on 2.5L hybrid and plug-in hybrid models can release oil and fuel vapor near hot components, and high-voltage battery cells can short internally, causing either a fire or sudden loss of drive power.
Several recalls address the same powertrain control software, where the hybrid system can unexpectedly shift into neutral and cut drive power while moving. These apply to hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue in all cases. The engine block heater, when plugged in, can crack and leak coolant onto an electrical short, raising a separate fire risk.
Rear visibility is a recurring theme across several recalls. The rearview camera can show a blank, distorted, or flipped image due to water in the camera connectors, a failing video output, or a software error. Some of these affect vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera, and prior software fixes did not fully resolve the display failure in certain cases. The windshield wiper motor can also fail outright, leaving the driver without wipers in wet conditions.
On the safety equipment side, vehicles with the Revel Audio System may not sound the seatbelt chime long enough to prompt the driver to buckle up, and some vehicles may be missing the airbag warning label from the dashboard.
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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 →
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What can fail
The high voltage battery may fail suddenly, causing the vehicle to lose drive power without warning.
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.