NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated park module may fail to lock when you shift into park, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 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 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2026 Lincoln Corsair has 5 recalls, the most serious involving three separate fire or rollaway risks: a high-voltage battery in plug-in hybrid models that can short internally and catch fire, a transmission park mechanism that may fail to hold the vehicle in place and allow it to roll away, and an engine oil leak that can ignite on hot engine or exhaust surfaces.
The plug-in hybrid battery defect can also cut drive power without warning while the vehicle is moving. The park mechanism failure affects the vehicle's ability to stay stationary after the driver shifts into park, leaving it free to roll on any incline. The oil leak stems from ball plugs that can fail in the cylinder head, allowing oil to reach hot components beneath the hood.
On the occupant safety side, the rear seatbelt retractors for both the left and right rear seats may not be properly fastened to the vehicle structure, which means the belt can fail to hold a rear passenger during a crash. Finally, some windshields contain visible air bubbles in the glass that can distort the driver's view of the road ahead.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated park module may fail to lock when you shift into park, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll.
What the fix does
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Software in the Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C will be updated over-the-air or at a dealer, at no cost.
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 in certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a repair. Until completed, use only Auto EV mode and charge the battery to a maximum of 80% capacity.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the seat belt retractors on the left and right rear passenger seats may come loose, preventing the retractors from holding properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor bolts and tighten or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cylinder head may have been made improperly, causing the ball plugs inside to fail and leak oil.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield glass contains visible air bubbles that can block the driver's view through the windshield.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the windshield and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.