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2024 Lincoln Corsair Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#2 most-complained of 6 Corsair years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Lincoln Corsair has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking 2nd worst among 6 model years, with 21 complaints and 4 recalls. Electrical System problems make up 52% of complaints, making this an Avoid year relative to other Corsair years.

Complaints
21
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24.5
21.5 city / 29 hwy

Top 2024 Lincoln Corsair problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System11 (52%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (24%)
  3. Airbags3 (14%)
  4. Lane Departure2 (10%)
  5. Brakes1 (5%)
  6. Fuel System1 (5%)
  7. Other1 (5%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the high voltage battery failing to charge, sometimes requiring multiple dealer visits without resolution.
  • Front, rear, and side collision-avoidance sensors reportedly stop working while driving, cutting off nearby-vehicle alerts.
  • Some describe automatic emergency braking and pre-collision assist never functioning since purchase, despite repeated dealer attempts.
  • Drivers report the restraints control module flagging a fault in the driver-side curtain airbag repeatedly, with dealers unable to fix it.
  • One owner reports airbags failing to deploy in a crash with a deer at highway speed.
  • Owners note that sensor performance for pedestrian and cross-traffic warnings drops when battery charge is low, tied to a reported battery defect.
2024 Lincoln Corsair complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (4).

2024 Lincoln Corsair recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V688000Oct 10, 2025Electrical System84 vehicles

    Exterior lighting

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may leak into the left and right rear combination lights, possibly resulting in a loss of reverse light, tail light, brake light, or rear turn signal function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: Loss of rear lighting functions can reduce vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies, as necessary, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C53. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 25V315000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,076,138 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

  3. NHTSA 24V954000Dec 20, 2024Electrical System20,484 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

    Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.

See all 4 recalls for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair →

2024 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.

2024 compared with other Corsair years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid100341924.5
2023Best014825
2024Avoid8021424.5
2025Best207625

All Lincoln Corsair years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Lincoln Corsair a good year to buy?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Corsair has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking 2nd worst of 6 model years, with 21 complaints and 4 recalls, so it's an Avoid year compared to other Corsair years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Lincoln Corsair?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 52% of complaints (11 of 21), with a median mileage at failure around 9,500 miles for that category.
Does the 2024 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Corsair, covering rear combination lights leaking water, an accessory protocol interface module software issue, a high voltage battery cell short-circuit risk, and a missing air bag warning label.
How does the 2024 Corsair compare to other years?
The 2024 model's Complaint Index of 80 is worse than 2020 (60), 2021 (40), 2023 (0), and 2025 (20), but better than 2022 (100), which is the worst year.
Are there any crashes or injuries linked to 2024 Corsair complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 21 complaints for the 2024 Corsair, with no fires or deaths reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.