With 18 recalls and 30 complaints, the 2021 Lincoln Corsair rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6850002025-10-10

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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21V0110002021-15-01

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V6250002021-10-08

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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22V4840002022-07-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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23V3800002023-26-05

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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24V3300002024-10-05

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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24V9540002024-20-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

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25V3450002025-06-06

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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25V0480002025-31-01

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.

Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V7350002021-22-09

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V0220002023-23-01

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V3420002023-12-05

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V1590002025-14-03

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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22V9530002022-23-12

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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25V3380002025-23-05

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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22V3310002022-13-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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25V1330002025-28-02

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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25V5100002025-08-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera connectors, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.

A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 30 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other5

02Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention4

03Back Over Prevention3

04Electrical System2

05Power Train2

30 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Corsair Fuel Economy

24–33mpg combined

21-34city

28-32hwy

$1,350-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair ranges from 24 to 33 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Corsair AWD PHEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

33mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

34 city32 hwy~$1,350/yr10/10 Clean

Corsair FWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Corsair AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Corsair AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Lincoln Corsair

30States

34%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

48512%

FLFlorida

47412%

TXTexas

39310%

PAPennsylvania

2266%

NYNew York

2226%

NJNew Jersey

2025%

MOMissouri

1674%

ILIllinois

1484%

GAGeorgia

1444%

CACalifornia

1434%

OHOhio

1233%

NCNorth Carolina

1013%

MNMinnesota

942%

DEDelaware

922%

DCWashington DC

842%

OKOklahoma

812%

COColorado

772%

KY71

MD70

WI70

TN65

WA63

CT55

NV43

RI35

AZ35

IN34

AL34

NH32

MA26

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Lincoln Corsair: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2021 Lincoln Corsair a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. There are 18 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair?

Yes, 18 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 33 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $597 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 30 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2021 compare to other Lincoln Corsair years?

Each Lincoln Corsair model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Lincoln Corsair overview page.