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2022 Lincoln Corsair problems

Owners filed 35 complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair with NHTSA between Mar 2022 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (8).

Complaints
35
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system8
  2. Back over prevention8
  3. Power train4
  4. Engine4
  5. Service brakes4
  6. Seats3
  7. Exterior lighting2
  8. Visibility2
  9. Visibility/wiper2
  10. Fuel/propulsion system2
  11. Forward collision avoidance2
  12. Air bags1
  13. Seat belts1
  14. Structure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20227
20235
20243
20255
202615

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

8 reports2 related recalls
“Several problems have occurred, not sure if they are related or not. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. In my opinion as a retired mechanic the problem components might include transmission, torque converter, accelerator or any electrical components associated with these systems. There were no warning lamps or messages related to the situation before or since. The following are my descriptions of the two issues: 1) In every day around town driving, mostly at lower speeds or after coasting, the transmission jerks, stutters and chugs. The sensation feels exactly like driving with a manual trans and trying to start from a stop in third gear. Related or not, it also seems to have a rough and jerky downshift as the vehicle slows down to stop. It happens EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR, not just occasionally. 2) On a few other occasions, I stepped on the accelerator and got no response. One time I was at highway speed, let off to coast in traffic and got no response when I went to accelerate again. It felt like the transmission slipped into neutral or the ECM got no signal from the accelerator. I let off the accelerator and stepped on it again and it…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11760904

Back over prevention

8 reports1 crash7 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25V510000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 26V123000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving in reverse(R) the rearview camera would display a black screen and the alarm failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the rearview camera would display a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure had obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact's wife hit an unknown object. The contact stated that no injuries were reported. No police report was filed. The contact stated that the back light broke and the rear bumper was pushed inward. The vehicle was taken to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 30, 2026Back over preventionCrash reportedODI 11727931

Power train

4 reports2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe, erratic shifting in all gears, transmission slippage, and hesitation. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic, where a transmission replacement was recommended. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where excessive metal debris was found inside the transmission, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied financial assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 21, 2026Power trainODI 11758603

Engine

4 reports2 related recalls
“My 2022 Lincoln Corsair has an open NHTSA recall (25V789 / Ford 25SC4) for a high-voltage battery cell internal short circuit that can cause sudden loss of motive power. There is currently NO remedy available. Before this recall was issued, my vehicle already lost power while I was driving on the highway, creating an immediate crash risk. This confirms the defect is active in my vehicle. In addition to the recall, the vehicle has experienced multiple major failures including: a long block engine replacement, HV battery program involvement, electrical system issues, axle/drivetrain repairs, and multiple CSP campaigns. These failures show a repeated pattern of serious defects. Lincoln Customer Relations and my dealership have stated they “cannot do anything” because there is no remedy, and told me I must continue driving the vehicle despite the documented highway shutdown. I am extremely concerned for my safety because the recall states that loss of power increases the risk of a crash, and I have already experienced this. I am filing this complaint because the vehicle is unsafe to operate, has an active safety defect with no available repair, and I have not been…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 2, 2025Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11702610

Service brakes

4 reports
“Not often, but at least 1-2 times a year at slow speeds, the brakes fail to function. The pedal feels odd, and unresponsive usually under 5mph parking lot type speeds. Have to place car in park in order for it to stop. Had to dealer when I first got it almost 3yrs ago but they were unable ro duplicate. Restarting the car resolved issue for the instance and it could be a year before it happens again. It’s scary, Google search brings this issue right up with a lot of complaints. This sounds like a future recall.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 7, 2025Service brakesODI 11647067

Seats

3 reports
“Memory seat moves on its own while driving. It also fails to retain memory settings. Has been to dealer multiple times and the seat motor was replaced twice. It's dangerous to drive as you must adjust seat while driving constantly. Electronics system doesn't remember settings forcing you to continually adjust while driving - very distracting. Once the seat pushed me all the way forward onto the dashboard while driving on the freeway.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 9, 2024Electrical system, SeatsODI 11571059
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.