2023 Lincoln CORSAIR PHEV
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Lincoln CORSAIR PHEV has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is speed control problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: i want to bring to your attn something i feel is quite hazardous, but is no longer a worry for me. i have a new lincoln corsair, top trim, with blue cruise self driving. i found i could set the cruise for a certain speed, say 48mph, and several min later the vehicle would suddenly accelerate, at tim.
15
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints- • I want to bring to your attn something I feel is quite hazardous, but is no longer a worry for me. I have a new Lincoln Corsair, top trim, with Blue cruise self driving. I found I could set the cruise for a certain speed, say 48mph, and several min later the vehicle would suddenly accelerate, at tim
- • 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
- • 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
“I want to bring to your attn something I feel is quite hazardous, but is no longer a worry for me. I have a new Lincoln Corsair, top trim, with Blue cruise self driving. I found I could set the cruise for a certain speed, say 48mph, and several min later the vehicle would suddenly accelerate, at tim”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • 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
- • 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
- • 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
“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 ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received Technical Service Bulletin Number: 24L10 (Documentation in Owner’s 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
- • 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. •We are unable to use the plug-in charging function for an extended period •We leased the ve
“The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received Technical Service Bulletin Number: 24L10 (Documentation in Owner’s 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 ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • - 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
“- 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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • 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
“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 ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: I want to bring to your attn something I feel is quite hazardous, but is no longer a worry for me. I have a new Lincoln Corsair, top trim, with Blue cruise self driving. I found I could set the cruise for a certain speed, say 48mph, and several min later the vehicle would suddenly accelerate, at tim
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received Technical Service Bulletin Number: 24L10 (Documentation in Owner’s 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lincoln CORSAIR PHEV — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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