2025 Lincoln Corsair Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2025 Lincoln Corsair has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 6th of 6 model years, earning a Best verdict among Corsair years. It has 7 complaints and 6 recalls, mostly involving the electrical system.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Corsair years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Lincoln Corsair problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (43%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Engine1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report a transmission that shifted hard and nearly stalled before failing completely at low mileage.
- Owners describe an app alert warning of a fault in the high-voltage battery charging system with a possible unexpected shutdown.
- One owner reported the battery system became inoperable while driving, with inaccurate battery capacity readings shown, tied to a recall awaiting parts.
- An owner waiting on the engine recall repair said Ford had exceeded a reasonable time to complete it, though no failure had occurred yet.
- Another owner noted the turn signal sound was too faint to hear, making it hard to tell when it was left on.
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 Corsair model years, the 2025 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks 6th worst of 6 years, earning a Best verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2025 Corsair, led by the Electrical System (43% of complaints), followed by Transmission & Powertrain (29%) and Engine (14%).
- Does the 2025 Lincoln Corsair have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Corsair, covering the engine, seat belts, windshield glass, electrical rear lights, block heater wiring, and the instrument panel cluster.
- What year Lincoln Corsair should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, the 2020 (100) and 2022 (80) model years are rated Avoid, while the 2025 and 2023 years are rated Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lincoln Corsair?
- The EPA rates the 2025 Corsair at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.