2022 Lincoln Corsair Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Corsair years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Lincoln Corsair has 34 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #2 highest of 6 Corsair model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (10 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 19
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2022 Lincoln Corsair problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (29%)
- Electrical System9 (26%)
- Other5 (15%)
- Brakes4 (12%)
- Engine4 (12%)
- Structure & Body4 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
2022 Lincoln Corsair recalls
19 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V123000Mar 3, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras889,950 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. 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."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V117000Mar 3, 2026Visibility & Wipers604,533 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
2022 Lincoln Corsair fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Corsair years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Lincoln Corsair ranks #2 of 6 among Corsair model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 34 complaints and 19 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (10 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), and brakes (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 24,300 miles.
- Does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair, most recently reported 2026, covering collision avoidance & cameras, visibility & wipers, other, and seat belts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
- EPA rates the 2022 Lincoln Corsair at 24.5 MPG combined (21.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.