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2022 Lincoln Corsair problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
22%
7 of 35 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 22% of relevant complaints.

Better than 84% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 35 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 25%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
7
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
35
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
19
2 crashes · 4 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 23%
BACK OVER PREVENTION8 · 23%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 · 14%
POWER TRAIN4 · 11%
ENGINE4 · 11%
SERVICE BRAKES4 · 11%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
no data
2013
no data
2014
no data
2015
no data
2016
no data
2017
no data
2018
no data
2019
no data
2020
23%
12 of 61
2021
25%
8 of 34
2022
22%
7 of 35
2023
too few complaints

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE08/31/2026
Several problems have occurred, not sure if they are related or not. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. In my opinion as a retired mechanic the problem components might include transmission, torque converter, accelerator or any electrical components associated with these systems. There were no warnin…
POWER TRAIN08/21/2026
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe, erratic shifting in all gears, transmission slippage, and hesitation. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic, where a transmission repla…
POWER TRAIN08/20/2026
At around 125,000, my car developed a shudder at switching gears. Ford has previously identified a problem with my car, which was manufactured before XXX, and purchased on or around XXX. They have since sent out a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB25-2154). No diagnostic codes are identified for the car, but since my c…

Three of 7 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair (19)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resu…
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 eve…
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 sea…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

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Questions people ask about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair

Does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 35 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Lincoln Corsair years are better?

The 2022 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Lincoln Corsair years we track (22%). The other years run higher.

Should I buy a 2022 Lincoln Corsair?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.