2025 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 2025 Lincoln Corsair ranks 5th of 6 model years with a complaint index of 20 and a 'Best' verdict. It has 7 complaints and 6 recalls, led by Electrical System issues (43% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
Top 2025 Lincoln Corsair problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (43%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Engine1 (14%)
What owners report
- Owners report a transmission that shifted hard and neared stalling before failing completely, in one case around 1,900 miles.
- Some drivers received app alerts warning that the hybrid high-voltage battery charging system had a fault and the vehicle could shut down without warning.
- One owner reported the battery system becoming inoperable while driving, with inaccurate battery capacity readings shown, at 5,700 miles.
- An owner noted the turn signal audible click was too faint to hear, making it hard to tell if the signal was left on.
- One owner reported waiting on a recall part for an engine cooling issue that exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe, though no failure had occurred yet.
2025 Lincoln Corsair recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V122000Mar 3, 2026Engine47,804 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V862000Dec 12, 2025Seat Belts780 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V730000Oct 24, 2025Visibility & Wipers56,841 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Corsair years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Lincoln Corsair reliable?
- Among the 6 model years with data, the 2025 Corsair ranks 5th worst with a complaint index of 20 and a 'Best' verdict relative to other years. It has 7 complaints and 0 crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- What problems does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have?
- NHTSA complaints point mostly to the Electrical System (43% of complaints), followed by Transmission & Powertrain (29%) and Engine (14%). Owners reported a transmission failure near 1,900 miles and high-voltage battery faults.
- Does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Corsair, covering the engine's EGR valve, rear seat belt retractor bolts, windshield air bubbles, rear combination light water intrusion, a block heater element, and the instrument panel cluster failing to illuminate.
- How does the 2025 Corsair compare to other Corsair years?
- The 2025 Corsair's complaint index of 20 is well below the 2022 model year's index of 100 and the 2024 model year's 80, both marked 'Avoid.' The 2023 Corsair has the lowest index at 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lincoln Corsair?
- The 2025 Corsair is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.