2020 Lincoln Corsair Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Driver assistance2432.4%
- Electrical1216.2%
- Exterior lighting68.1%
- Engine68.1%
- Brakes56.8%
- Powertrain (other)45.4%
- Visibility45.4%
- Body & structure45.4%
- Airbags22.7%
- Fuel system22.7%
- Suspension22.7%
- Steering11.4%
- Interior & seats11.4%
- Other / unspecified11.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) and NHTSA Campaign Number 26V117000(Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was made for service; however, on the day of service, the contact was informed that parts for the recall never arrived. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
I have a 2020 Lincoln Corsair with an active recall on the infotainment system. My screen freezes constantly, and I’m unable to complete system updates at all—it just spins or crashes & my rearview camera glitches out. This is a huge safety issue!!! This makes the vehicle difficult and unsafe to use, especially since it affects visibility and system controls. I understand a fix isn’t available yet, but my system is essentially unusable. Since the system won’t update, I can’t even apply the future recall fix when it becomes available. This seems like a hardware failure related to the recall issue.
On the transmission the endcap was missing a bolt that caused the transmission to leak that caused the transmission to fail. The second incident this that Lincoln corsair had a electrical blackout in the middle of driving on the highway. There were no warning signs, and both occasions was a dangerous due to the transmission had a little fire.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
Hello. I recently had to pay CarMax $1,083 to replace my right rear (tailgate mounted) turn signal assembly. CarMax said the issue was due to a seal failing on the light assembly which allowed water to enter the unit and short out the LED unit. The same issue occured for 2024-25 Corsairs and was addressed by the NHTSA Campaign 25V688 / Ford Recall 25C53 and Lincoln. Can the NHTSA force a recall on earlier models since my 2020 Corsair has the exact same issue? It's unbeleivable that I was faced with an $1,100 bill for my tail lights not working when the problem was due to poor engineering. Can the NHTSA help me with recovering any of my expenses for this repair? Thank you.
vehicles rear tail and signal lights failed, no rear signaling to traffic behind said vehicle. Lincoln has a recall on 2024-2025 corsairs for this issue but earlier models do not have this recall but the same issue are on the earlier models. The vehicle has been inspected by a ford dealer and confirmed. there are no warning indicators to the driver of this failure, lights just quick working.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
I recently paid $6,825.69 for a transmission repair, and immediately after that, the turbocharger failed.” “My mechanic has advised that driving the vehicle could result in engine damage or sudden loss of power.” “Because of this safety risk, I have stopped driving the vehicle.
On the transmission the endcap was missing a bolt that caused the transmission to leak that caused the transmission to fail. The second incident this that Lincoln corsair had a electrical blackout in the middle of driving on the highway. There were no warning signs, and both occasions was a dangerous due to the transmission had a little fire.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
While driving with cruise control set, an pre-collision assist not available warning showed on the dashboard. Cruise control automatically switched off and the immediately slowed even when pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle began to jerk as if the brakes were automatically activated. When able to safely pull over and stop the vehicle, it would not go into park nor would it turn off. The vehicle would only turn off and start when the emergency parking brake had been applied. After inspection at a certified dealership and maintenance shop, the vehicle was diagnosed with major transmission malfunction. The transmission fluid had been completely burned out and metal shavings were present. I asked how could this happen, especially when the necessary maintenance service checks and procedures were in order. The technician said he didn't know. I checked the manufacturer's recall listing and there is a recall on the transmission but that particular recall did not affect my particular VIN. Now the manufacturer refuses to discuss this issue with me, stating that due to proprietary reasons they could not offer me any further assistance or information. Total repair cost = $10,675.67 $4000.00 has been offered as part of the Ford goodwill program. Unfortunately all warranties have expired due to mileage, except the powertrain, which I was told did not include the transmission. 2020 Lincoln Corsair 139, 117 miles This is a first time event for my vehicle. My vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic on the highway. No injuries involved.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated while reversing from her driveaway, the vehicle seized. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the local dealer picked up the vehicle from her residence and drove to their location, where it was diagnosed with needing updates on the brakes to be completed. The vehicle was repaired but experience the failure for a second time. The contact took the vehicle again to the dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending the repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The powertrain control system has detected one of the transmission clutches did not apply within the expected time as expected. It has resulted in delayed and harsh shifts to another gear and sometimes does not. Circumstances include jerking, hesitation and complete failures unpredictably (sudden loss of power), which has created unsafe driving conditions that happened when accelerating or merging into traffic. This issue is consistent with complaints reported by other owners, as well. Nothing has been address by Ford Lincoln to address this unsafe issue. This is a serious safety risk. There is no recall or TSB to date. Invoice is $6500 to repair. This same issue is being reported by many according to a Lincoln fb group and a search on the internet, as well. I have reported the issue to their Customer Service line and to the Lincoln app. I am requesting that this issue be investigated for manufacturer action with complete and all dollar reimbursements, including tow charges. While customer service reps are taking the issue to document my complaint, there is nothing to resolve the expensive and unsafe condition being sought by them.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated the driver's seat occasionally slid backwards while driving between 5-55 MPH, making it difficult for the driver to reach the pedals. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. There were error codes on the seats. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) and NHTSA Campaign Number 26V117000(Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was made for service; however, on the day of service, the contact was informed that parts for the recall never arrived. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ON YOUR VEHICLE, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE SYNC SCREEN IMAGE ON THE CENTER DISPLAY FLIPPED OR INVERTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN IGNITION CYCLE. Safety Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN THE IMAGE DISPLAYED BEING INVERTED OR FLIPPED, THIS INCLUDES ALL BUTTONS. WHILE IN REVERSE THE REARVIEW CAMERA IMAGE, BUTTONS, AND CAMERA GUIDELINES MAY ALSO BE INVERTED OR FLIPPED. A REARVIEW CAMERA THAT DOES NOT CORRECTLY DISPLAY A CORRECT IMAGE IN REVERSE CAN REDUCE YOUR VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy SOFTWARE IS NOT AVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY IS ANTICIPATED TO BE AVAILABLE IN Q2 OF 2026.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
Rear trunk won't open.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side liftgate bar had malfunctioned, and the spring had fractured into four pieces. The contact was concerned that the liftgate failed to remain open due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the driver’s side liftgate bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
I was involved in a front-end collision a ~7 ton commercial vehicle, their fault due to distracted driving while using a cell phone, in which the forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and air bags failed. My Corsair had to be towed since it did not run after the accident, the drivers door could not open, so had to crawl out the passenger side. The Corsair was taken to an autobody shop that day and within a week their preliminary visual estimate without tearing down was over half the value of the vehicle and has since been declared a total loss. I sustained injuries in the accident that will be treated for some time and can only speculate that had systems worked, there could have been a chance for less severe injuries or potentially avoided the collision altogether. The autobody shop and insurance has all commented they were surprised none of the safety features worked, but no root cause has been documented as to why. At the time of the accident, all recalls were considered up-to-date and the vehicle has been very well maintained to by a Ford dealer and to the specifications of the owners manual. There were no warning lamps.
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO WITH MY 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR? A VEHICLE HIT MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND T-BONED MY VEHICLE. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED BUT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT EVEN THOUGH MANY DRIVER SIDE COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED AND OVER 28K WORTH OF DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TO AN INTERSECTION ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. AND THE PROXIMITY ALARMS WENT OFF BUT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS ON A CITY STREET I ATTEMPTED TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE AIRBAGS FROM LINCOLN DIRECTLY BUT NO INFORMATION TO DATE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
EVAP issues, purge valve replacement. Leaking gas. Car is drivable. Will not start after pumping gas and is mileage has significantly decreased. Scent of gas is strong.
COULD "NOT" FILL TANK WITH FIRST ATTEMPT TO FILL-UP WITH GAS.. HOES KEPT SPILLING OUT AND SHUTTING OFF AS IF IT WAS FULL. HAD TO RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ONE WEEK LATER ON SECOND FILL-UP, THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL, I NOW HAVE A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL IN GARAGE. TAKING BACK TO DEALER TODAY FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GAS SMELL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
IN SEPTEMBER, 2020 I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #20S41 FOR A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE REAR COIL SPRING AND THE REAR TOE LINK BRACKET. I RECEIVED FOLLOW UP NOTICES THAT I STILL HAD NOT ACTED ON THIS RECALL IN OCTOBER 2020 AND MARCH, 2021. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR OF THIS ISSUE 4 TIMES. VARSITY LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN WIXOM, MI HAD INSPECTED MY CORSAIR ON 10/18/20 AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL DID NOT PASS THE INSPECTION AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR PARTS. IN NOVEMBER I HAD OTHER SERVICES DONE ON MY VEHICLE AND THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE RECALL ISSUE BECAUSE OF LACK OF PARTS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON 03/19/21 TO SCHEDULE SERVICE FOR THE RECALL AS I HAD RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE FROM LINCOLN MOTORS THAT MY CORSAIR NEEDED INSPECTION AND REPAIR. I TRIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR BUT I WAS INFORMED BY THE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR AND FURTHER THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD NO INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. SO I AM DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT HAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CAN'T GET IT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABLE PARTS.
NEW CORSAIR 2020 PURCHASED ON THE 4TH AUG 2020. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION, INBALANCE WHILE DRIVING, AND WIPER ISSUE WITH VISIBILITY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING A RANDOM POP NOISE IS HEARD AND FELT UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE OR IN DRIVE CAN REPLICATE THE SAME POPPING NOISE AS WELL AS AND FEEL THE POP UNDER THE FOOT ON DRIVERS SIDE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated the driver's seat occasionally slid backwards while driving between 5-55 MPH, making it difficult for the driver to reach the pedals. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. There were error codes on the seats. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING A RANDOM POP NOISE IS HEARD AND FELT UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. WHEN PARKING AND PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE OR IN DRIVE CAN REPLICATE THE SAME POPPING NOISE AS WELL AS AND FEEL THE POP UNDER THE FOOT ON DRIVERS SIDE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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