2021 Lincoln Corsair: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair: 22 recalls, 34 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
22 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #21V011000 · 2021 · 147 vehicles
What's wrong: An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit May cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #21V625000 · 2021 · 13,773 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuel delivery module May leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021.
Backup camera, Backup camera Vehicle recall #21V735000 · 2021 · 228,297 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (ipmb) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021.
Electrical Vehicle recall #22V331000 · 2022 · 27 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery May fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022.
Body & structure, Body & structure Vehicle recall #22V484000 · 2022 · 100,689 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August…
Seat belts Vehicle recall #22V953000 · 2022 · 101,001 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V022000 · 2023 · 382,759 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (ipmb) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V342000 · 2023 · 442,973 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023.
Engine Vehicle recall #23V380000 · 2023 · 125,322 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 escape and corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the…
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V330000 · 2024 · 9,312 vehicles
What's wrong: The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software May cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the hpcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.
Equipment Vehicle recall #24V852000 · 2024 · 27,678 vehicles
What's wrong: The air bag warning label May be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants May have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners May call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V954000 · 2024 · 20,484 vehicles
What's wrong: A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells May result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (becm) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V048000 · 2025 · 91,580 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May display a blank or distorted image.
Why it matters: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V133000 · 2025 · 207 vehicles
What's wrong: The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software May cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the hpcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V159000 · 2025 · 49,399 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V338000 · 2025 · 4,442 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025.
Engine Vehicle recall #25V345000 · 2025 · 1,809 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image May remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse May distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V510000 · 2025 · 41,875 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V685000 · 2025 · 59,006 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine block heater May crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord.…
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V117000 · 2026 · 604,533 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper motor May fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Why it matters: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V123000 · 2026 · 889,950 vehicles
What's wrong: The image on the center display May flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Why it matters: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (apim) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (13): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Backup camera (9): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (6): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
- Engine (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), electrical failure (2).
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair has 34 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 7 Corsair model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 25). Complaints peaked in 2023 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 20,048 miles. Neighboring years: 2020 (61 complaints, 16 recalls), 2022 (35 complaints, 19 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 22 vehicle recalls for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2021 Lincoln Corsair problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (13), backup camera (9), electrical (6).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
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