2023 Lincoln Corsair Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 Corsair years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Lincoln Corsair has 14 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #5 highest of 6 Corsair model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 50% of the total).
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
Top 2023 Lincoln Corsair problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Lincoln Corsair ranks #5 of 6 among Corsair model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 14 complaints and 8 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair, most recently reported 2025, covering seat belts, electrical system, engine, and collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?
- EPA rates the 2023 Lincoln Corsair at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.