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2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev recalls & problems

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints9filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemFeb 17, 2026

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 26V09100025,237 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

Electrical systemNov 14, 2025

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 25V78900020,558 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Lincoln Corsair PHEV SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Corsair AWD PHEV Plug-in Hybrid

33mpg combined

City / highway	34 / 32 mpg
Electric range	27 mi
On electricity	78 MPGe · 44 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control	4	—
Electrical system	4	—
Vehicle speed control	2	—
Power train	2	—
Engine	1	—
Service brakes	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
Due to a safety recall for possible battery fires, we have not been able to charge the PHEV for more than a year. This significantly affects the vehicle's mileage and performance and reduces the car's value. â¢We are unable to use the plug-in charging function for an extended period â¢We leased the vehicle specifically as a plug-in hybrid â¢The recall materially reduced the vehicleâs usefulness and fuel savings â¢We remain concerned about leasing another Corsair hybrid Furthermore: â¢We leased the vehicle specifically for plug-in capability â¢We paid a premium for the hybrid model â¢We were unable to use charging/EV mode for a prolonged period â¢Fuel costs increased because the…
Jan 1, 2025
Power train
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received Technical Service Bulletin Number: 24L10 (Documentation in Ownerâs Manual Incorrectly Stated that the Vehicle Could be Recreationally Flat Towed). The contact stated that the vehicle could not be recreationally flat towed with all wheels on the ground because damages to the powertrain might occur. The contact stated that he typically flat tow his vehicle behind his RV. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the message "Powertrain Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that an update was performed on the vehicle. The…
Feb 2, 2024 · 9,000 miles
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Jan 14, 2025
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Jan 6, 2025
Vehicle speed control
Cruise control will not hold lock. Suddenly without warning and with no manual input the speed will surge to well over 80MPH and continues to accelerate until the cruise control is manually disengaged. Also sometimes it will go the other way dropping Suddenly to under 50 MPH after being running at 65MPH. This will happen without warning even on an empty highway with no other cars in front. I took the car to the dealer who told me other 2023 Corsairs have the same problem and they said they did a software update but the problem is still there and was not fixed.
Dec 23, 2024
Vehicle speed control
While the cruise control was engaged on the highway without touching anything the with the speed set to 65mph the speed would suddenly increase to in excess of 75 mph before I could catch it and reset the speed back to 65mph. Also there would be times when the speed would decrease below 65mph by 10 to 20 mph and not reset to the 65mph speed. This was happening when the AutoGlide self driving feature was not engaged- just regular adpative cruse control.
Sep 7, 2024
Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
Missing Parts during assembly resulted in wire melting onto muffler which subsequently resulted in error messages relating to the parking brake and disabling of the Adaptive Cruise Control and BlueCruise while driving. The failure to install deflectors, a part that is just inside the wheel well to keep wires from touching the muffler, is an ongoing issue which is discussed in a Lincoln forum since April 2022. I have found comments relating to these missing deflectors on Fords since 2019. [XXX] The missing parts are mostly, but not all, associated with having a towing package installed. If the wire had melted all the way through then a catastrophic event might have happened. INFORMATION…
Oct 22, 2023
Engine
- May 26, 2023: NHTSA Recall No.: 23V-380, recalled 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines (among others) due to possible engine failure and engine compartment fires after several reports of same, even after the repair attempted after NHTSA Recall No.: 22V-484 (the âSecond Recallâ). âThis recall expands and replaces number 22V-484.â -June 5, 2023, Mr. Adrian Diaz of the Ford Motor Company (âFordâ) wrote a letter to NHTSA, addressing the subject of âEngine Failure May Cause Fireâ and acknowledging the safety recall (the âAcknowledgementâ). In the Acknowledgement, Ford stated that the consequence of the engine failure is that â[a]n…
Jun 8, 2023

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.