The 2023 Lincoln Corsair's low safety profile includes 6 recall campaigns and 11 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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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24V6340002024-23-08

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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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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25V3430002025-13-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

An overheated engine block heater can 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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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair has accumulated 11 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Electrical System2

03Structure1

04Power Train1

05Electrical System,exterior Lighting,unknown Or Other1

11 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Corsair Fuel Economy

24–33mpg combined

21-34city

28-32hwy

$1,350-$1,800/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2023 Lincoln Corsair ranges from 24 to 33 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

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 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Corsair AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 2023 Lincoln Corsair

30States

34%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2023.

Buying a 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair a good car to buy?

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

You'll get between 24 and 33 MPG combined from the 2023 Lincoln Corsair, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

Out of 11 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.