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2023 Lincoln CorsairRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair. Most complaints involve electrical system (7) and engine (1). The EPA rates it 24–33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
24–33mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
8campaigns
Latest May 2025
Owner complaints
14
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$1,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

8 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Seat belts: warning light

Free remedy

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."

Seat beltsReported May 23, 2025NHTSA 25V338000

Electrical system

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported May 23, 2025NHTSA 25V343000

Engine

Free remedy

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.

EngineReported May 23, 2025NHTSA 25V345000
See all 8 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

14 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2023 – Jul 2026
  1. Electrical system7
  2. Engine1
  3. Structure1
  4. Power train1
  5. Exterior lighting1
  6. Lane departure1
  7. Forward collision avoidance1
  8. Back over prevention1
  9. Fuel/propulsion system1

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

By model year

Complaints for each Corsair model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
202061
202134
202235
202314
202422
20257
20260
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

7 reports
“The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 22, 2026Electrical systemODI 11752196

Engine

1 report
“On May 10 a lighted wrench appeared on the instrument panel. The car felt as if I was loosing power. May 12 I got in the car, the wrench and check engine lights were both on. Called the dealer service department. They told me the car is not safe to drive as it cannot accelerator and will go into "limp mode". After having it towed to the Lincoln dealership, I was told the turbo in the engine failed. As of July 6, there is not a part available for this repair. Today I was told there are only 3 in the entire nation and they are all accounted for.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Unknown or other, EngineODI 11748517

Structure

1 report
“I was getting back into the car, shut the door (at a normal level) and heard a loud bang coming from above me then heard the glass falling onto the cover. Got out and realized it was a spontaneous rupture of the sun roof.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 18, 2026StructureODI 11725334
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (S8)
Drive
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
EV range
420 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Corsair AWD PHEV
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
343233$1,950121
Corsair FWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
223025$2,550356
Corsair AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
212824$2,700374
  • Corsair AWD PHEV
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    34 city · 32 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Corsair FWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 30 hwy · $2,550/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • Corsair AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    21 city · 28 hwy · $2,700/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.4%
Overall
5 / 5
Lincoln Corsair SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 17357Vehicle 17356
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Corsair questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair have?

8 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Lincoln Corsair problems?

Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (7), engine (1), structure (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Lincoln Corsair at 24–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Lincoln Corsair 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026