2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR has 11 complaints and 65 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the backup camera intermittently displaying a blue or blank screen despite recall repairs. Additional complaints include the detachment of the front passenger seat, water intrusion in the trunk, premature rear brake wear, and problems with the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system affecting drive mode switching.
Common Issues
- Backup camera failure. The rearview camera frequently turns blue or displays a distorted image despite repairs done under recall, and no direct cause has been identified for the issue.
- Passenger seat detachment. The front passenger side seat detached and became unhinged while the vehicle was parked; the seat required replacement but was not repaired at the time of complaint.
- Water intrusion in trunk. Water floods the trunk compartment while the vehicle is parked with no warning indicators illuminated; cause remains undetermined despite multiple dealership inspections.
- Delayed recall repairs. Parts unavailable for certain recalls including the electrical system and battery management, resulting in extended repair wait times and inconvenience for owners.
- Battery charging restriction. Owners of plug-in hybrid variants were instructed to stop charging the high voltage battery due to risk of fire caused by a defect; resolution and parts have been delayed beyond the initial timeframe.
- Premature rear brake wear. Rear brakes wear out unusually quickly at low mileage, possibly due to sticking calipers, raising safety concerns over potential brake failure.
- AWD system malfunction. Faulty AWD module caused by an incorrect transistor prevents the vehicle from switching drive modes, triggering multiple warning lights and affecting handling.
There are 65 recalls affecting various systems. They involve powertrain control, engine fire risks, rearview camera failures, seat belt warning malfunctions, and battery defects among others.
Recalls
- Powertrain control module. Recall 25V133000 affects 207 vehicles where incorrect prior repairs cause the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software to shift the vehicle into neutral unexpectedly, risking loss of drive power and crash; dealers will update the software at no charge.
- Engine fire risk. Recall 25V345000 covering 1,797 vehicles addresses risk of engine oil and fuel vapor leaking into the engine compartment on 2.5L HEV/PHEV engines, possibly causing fire; dealers will update software and advise owners on safety measures.
- Rearview camera failure. Multiple recalls including 25V510000 (41,875 vehicles), 25V048000 (91,580 vehicles), 25V442000 (200,186 vehicles), 25V159000 (49,399 vehicles), 23V022000 (382,759 vehicles), and 23V342000 (442,973 vehicles) address water intrusion and software errors causing rearview or 360-degree cameras to fail or display distorted images, increasing risk of crashes; repairs range from camera replacement to software updates done free by dealers.
- Seat belt warning chime. Recalls 25V338000 (3,227 vehicles) and 22V953000 (101,001 vehicles) cover vehicles with defective audio modules causing insufficient audible seat belt warnings, violating federal safety standards; dealers will update software free of charge.
- Battery management defect. Recall 24V954000 involving 20,484 vehicles addresses a manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells causing internal short circuits and potential fire; owners advised not to charge until repairs including software updates or battery replacement are performed free of charge.
- Driveshaft lubricant level. Recall 21V011000 on 147 vehicles where inadequate lubricant may cause rear drive axle seizure leading to loss of vehicle control; dealers will inspect and refill or replace as needed at no cost.
- Fuel delivery module leak. Recall 21V625000 involving 13,773 vehicles addresses leaks that cause low fuel pressure and engine stalls; dealers will replace the module free of charge.
- Missing air bag warning label. Recall 24V852000 covering 27,678 vehicles involves missing dashboard labels related to airbag usage guidelines, increasing injury risk; Ford will mail replacement labels at no charge.
Owners of 2021 Lincoln Corsairs dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent problems with critical systems like the powertrain, brakes, and safety devices highlight the importance of exploring these options when repair attempts fail or recalls are not promptly addressed.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR Summary
2021
Model Year
11
Total Complaints
17
Total Recalls
1740017
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
200186 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
3227 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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."
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
91580 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
41875 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera connectors, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
1797 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
207 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
49399 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
20484 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair 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.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
9312 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
27678 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
382759 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
442973 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
125322 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
101001 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. 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."
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
228297 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
147 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Risk: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
13773 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2102032UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A 2021 Lincoln Corsair with AWD may have a faulty AWD module due to an incorrect transistor that prevents the system from switching between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. This can cause the vehicle to remain in one drive mode, potentially affecting handling and performance WARNING LIGHTS AWD FAULT, PRE COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, AWD OFF
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2102031WHEELS
A 2021 Lincoln Corsair with AWD may have a faulty AWD module due to an incorrect transistor that prevents the system from switching between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. This can cause the vehicle to remain in one drive mode, potentially affecting handling and performance WARNING LIGHTS AWD FAULT, PRE COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, AWD OFF
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2102030POWER TRAIN
A 2021 Lincoln Corsair with AWD may have a faulty AWD module due to an incorrect transistor that prevents the system from switching between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. This can cause the vehicle to remain in one drive mode, potentially affecting handling and performance WARNING LIGHTS AWD FAULT, PRE COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, AWD OFF
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2099785SERVICE BRAKES
My 2021 Lincoln Corsair has 20,691 miles on it. At a dealer visit on June 9, 2025 for an oil change and routine maintenance I was told by the dealer that the rear brakes needed replacement. A friend of mine with a 2022 Corsair with 18000 miles on it has the same issue with rear brakes being worn out. This appears to be a common issue with late model Escapes, Corsairs, and Ford Edges. Rear brakes should never wear out in 20K miles unless the calipers are sticking which is what is happening. This appears to be a safety issue as the rear brakes could fail at any time with these low mileage vehicles.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2098947ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This correspondence comes to you in regard to Safety Recall Notice 24S79 / NHTSA Recall 24V954. I received a notice in February of this year from Lincoln regarding our vehicle (VIN [XXX] )- a 2021 Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid. The notice instructs us to cease charging the high voltage battery until further notice. The recall notification states that further charging the battery could result in a vehicle fire. The notice finally states that a resolution and parts will be available during the second quarter, which is now. Unfortunately, to date I have heard nothing from Lincoln. As we are both retired , my wife and I purchased a Plug-In Hybrid to help save money on gasoline. For the past three (going on four) months, we have had to pay for gasoline for every mile we have driven. Additionally each day that passes is another day less we have remaining on the original warranty. It would be greatly appreciated if you could respond to this request letting us know when this issue will be resolved. We also ask that Lincoln be obligated to extend a cash penalty to cover the cost of the last four months of gasoline purchases, and finally, to extend the manufacturer's warranty on the battery components to a lifetime warranty - in order for us to feel comfortable in the resolution offered to fix the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2087554ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2079515STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the trunk compartment was flooded with water. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be inspected; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on several occasions however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2074624SEATS
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, with a passenger in the vehicle, the front passenger’s side seat detached and became unhinged. The contact stated there was no injury sustained. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the front passenger’s seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was informed to call back in thirty days. The approximate failure mileage was 20,048.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2056943ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My backup camera still turns blue. I have had the recall done to fix the issue but it still happens occasionally. Seems to be just random when it happens and no direct cause when it does happen.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2056942VISIBILITY/WIPER
My backup camera still turns blue. I have had the recall done to fix the issue but it still happens occasionally. Seems to be just random when it happens and no direct cause when it does happen.
2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
ID: 2056941UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My backup camera still turns blue. I have had the recall done to fix the issue but it still happens occasionally. Seems to be just random when it happens and no direct cause when it does happen.