2023 Lincoln Corsair Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Lincoln Corsair ranks 5th of 6 model years with a complaint index of 20 and 14 complaints, earning a Best verdict relative to other Corsair years. It carries 8 recall campaigns, mostly tied to electrical, engine, and fuel system issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Corsair years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Lincoln Corsair problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (50%)
- Other6 (43%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (14%)
- Engine1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Lane Departure1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles have suddenly lost power or failed to start, sometimes requiring multiple dealership visits without a permanent fix.
- Owners describe the car shutting off completely while driving, in one case leaving the driver stranded four times.
- The backup camera and 360-degree view system have shown a blue screen or frozen image even after dealer repairs.
- The ADAS system has reportedly failed at random, with one owner reporting the entire display went black on the highway.
- One owner reported the rear differential failed during a long highway trip, similar to issues recalled on earlier model years.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered spontaneously while the owner was closing the door, and another owner reported a turbo-related loss of power triggering limp mode.
2023 Lincoln Corsair recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V338000May 23, 2025Seat Belts4,442 vehicles
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. 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."
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.
- NHTSA 25V343000May 23, 2025Electrical System6,781 vehicles
Electrical system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
- NHTSA 25V345000May 23, 2025Engine1,809 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
2023 Lincoln Corsair fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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.
2023 compared with other Corsair years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair reliable?
- Among Corsair model years, 2023 ranks 5th of 6 with a complaint index of 20 and 14 NHTSA complaints, giving it a Best verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What problems does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair have?
- NHTSA complaints show the Electrical System as the top problem area, making up half of all complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues.
- Does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Corsair, covering seat belts, electrical wiring, engine oil/fuel vapor risk, cameras, high-voltage battery cells, air bag labels, and fuel injectors.
- How does the 2023 Corsair compare to other years?
- The 2023 Corsair has fewer complaints (14) and a lower complaint index (20) than the 2020 (60 complaints, index 100, Avoid), 2021 (34 complaints, index 40, Caution), and 2022 (34 complaints, index 80, Avoid) model years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?
- The 2023 Corsair is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.