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Lincoln Corsair: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Lincoln Corsair problems by model year, from 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
No Lincoln Corsair year we score has an elevated engine or transmission signal. The highest is the 2021 at 25%, under the 33% line.
Best years on this measure: 2022 (22%), 2020 (23%) and 2021 (25%). 2022 and 2021 rest on fewer than 60 complaints, so treat them as provisional. A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
By raw volume, the 2020 drew the most drivetrain complaints (12 of 27 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
2023 has fewer than 25 complaints on record so far, too few to score. Newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Lincoln Corsair year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corsair | no elevated signal | 23% | 12 | 61 | 2/3 | 16 |
| 2021 Corsair | no elevated signal | 25% | 8 | 34 | 1/3 | 22 |
| 2022 Corsair | no elevated signal | 22% | 7 | 35 | 3/3 | 19 |
| 2023 Corsair | too few to score | – | 3 | 14 | – | 8 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Lincoln Corsair years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Lincoln Corsair engine and transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns on the Lincoln Corsair involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 26 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | 20V550000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2020 |
| Jan 2021 | 21V011000 | power train: driveline: driveshaft | 2021 |
| Aug 2021 | 21V625000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module | 2021 |
| Jul 2022 | 22V484000 | engine and engine cooling | 2021–2022 |
| May 2023 | 23V380000 | engine | 2021–2022 |
| May 2024 | 24V330000 | power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2021–2022 |
| Feb 2025 | 25V133000 | power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2021–2022 |
| May 2025 | 25V345000 | engine | 2021–2022 |
| Oct 2025 | 25V685000 | equipment: electrical: engine block heater | 2020–2022 |
17 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | 20V470000 | suspension: rear: springs: coil springs | 2020 |
| Sep 2020 | 20V575000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020 |
| Sep 2021 | 21V735000 | back over prevention: software | 2020–2021 |
| Mar 2022 | 22V149000 | electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery | 2022 |
| May 2022 | 22V331000 | electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery | 2021 |
| Dec 2022 | 22V953000 | seat belts: front: warning light/devices | 2020–2022 |
| Jan 2023 | 23V022000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020–2022 |
| May 2023 | 23V342000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020–2022 |
| Nov 2024 | 24V852000 | equipment: other: labels | 2020–2022 |
| Dec 2024 | 24V954000 | electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm) | 2021–2022 |
| Jan 2025 | 25V048000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020–2022 |
| Mar 2025 | 25V159000 | back over prevention: software | 2020–2022 |
| May 2025 | 25V338000 | seat belts: front: warning light/devices | 2020–2022 |
| Jun 2025 | 25V442000 | back over prevention: software | 2020–2022 |
| Aug 2025 | 25V510000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020–2022 |
| Mar 2026 | 26V117000 | visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 2020–2022 |
| Mar 2026 | 26V123000 | back over prevention: software | 2020–2022 |
What the free pages leave out on the Lincoln Corsair
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Lincoln Corsair
What are the worst years for the Lincoln Corsair?
None stands out. No Lincoln Corsair year we score has an elevated engine or transmission share; the highest is the 2021 (25%).
What are the best years for the Lincoln Corsair?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Lincoln Corsair years are the 2022 (22%), the 2020 (23%) and the 2021 (25%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Lincoln Corsair have engine problems?
Not as a pattern. Across the 3 scored years, 27 of 122 relevant NHTSA complaints (22%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine.
Is the Lincoln Corsair reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 0 of 3 Lincoln Corsair years we score have an elevated complaint share and 3 do not. Pooled across those years, 22% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Lincoln Corsair?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Lincoln Corsair years we track, out of 26 in total: 25V133000 (Feb 2025, 2021–2022), 25V345000 (May 2025, 2021–2022), 25V685000 (Oct 2025, 2020–2022), and earlier ones. Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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