Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2026 Lincoln Corsair: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Lincoln Corsair at 24–33 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

24–33

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CORSAIR PHEV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Lincoln Corsair recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2026 Lincoln Corsair, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Internal: Park pawl

NHTSA 26V301000 Reported May 12, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C69)
Units affected
208 (estimate)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery

NHTSA 26V091000 Reported Feb 17, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SC4)
Units affected
25,237 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor

NHTSA 25V862000 Reported Dec 12, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C68)
Units affected
780 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine

NHTSA 25V828000 Reported Dec 1, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25SD3)
Units affected
6 (estimate)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Windshield

NHTSA 25V730000 Reported Oct 24, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C60)
Units affected
56,841 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Lincoln Corsair fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Lincoln Corsair EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corsair AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular21/28/24 mpg—$2,800376
Corsair AWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity34/32/33 mpg
76 MPGe on electricity
27 mi$2,050122
Corsair FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/30/25 mpg—$2,700358

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Lincoln Corsair crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Lincoln Corsair NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR GAS SUV N/A AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%No
2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR GAS SUV N/A FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%No
2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR PHEV SUV PHEV AWDNot rated4 stars5 starsNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Lincoln Corsair owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Corsair received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Corsair model years

Lincoln Corsair by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Corsair24–33 mpg785/5
2024 Corsair24–25 mpg6275/5
2023 Corsair24–33 mpg10235/5
2022 Corsair24–33 mpg20585/5
2021 Corsair24–33 mpg23435/5
2020 Corsair24–25 mpg16615/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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