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2020 Lincoln Corsair Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 61 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lincoln dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Lincoln Corsair owner complaints

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, describing incidents dated March 5, 2020 to September 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Back Over Prevention 18 complaints
  • Electrical System 12 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 11 complaints
  • Engine 7 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints

Of the 61 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 61 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11767483 · Filed

    I was going forward in drive maybe 5 mph, came to a stop and opened my driver door , My car has the safety feature when you open your door, it automatically goes into park, it did, and so I proceeded to get out. I noticed my car kind of made a jerk, and the next thing I know it was going in reverse…

  • ODI #11749573 · Filed

    Hello. I recently had to pay CarMax $1,083 to replace my right rear (tailgate mounted) turn signal assembly. CarMax said the issue was due to a seal failing on the light assembly which allowed water to enter the unit and short out the LED unit. The same issue occured for 2024-25 Corsairs and was…

  • ODI #11740578 · Filed

    See attached document for complaint.

Read all 61 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2020 Lincoln Corsair in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Windshield Wipers May Fail

NHTSA #26V117000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 604,533 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 26S14 · Vehicles built starting July 6, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Safety consequence

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #26V123000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 889,950 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 26C11 · Owners notified June 23, 2026 · Vehicles built starting January 7, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

NHTSA #25V685000 · Equipment — Electrical — Engine Block Heater · NHTSA notice

Reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 59,006 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25SA4 · Vehicles built starting January 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V510000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported August 8, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 41,875 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25S83 · Owners notified May 1, 2026 · Vehicles built starting January 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S83.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V442000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 200,237 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25S72 · Owners notified September 4, 2025 · Vehicles built starting February 12, 2019 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, 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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #25V338000 · Seat Belts — Front — Warning Light/Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 4,442 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25C18 · Owners notified July 3, 2025 · Vehicles built starting January 31, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V159000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 49,399 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25S27 · Owners notified April 25, 2025 · Vehicles built April 22, 2019 – December 14, 2022 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V048000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported January 31, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 91,580 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25S05 · Owners notified September 18, 2025 · Vehicles built October 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #24V852000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported November 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 27,678 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 24C39 · Owners notified December 19, 2024 · Vehicles built July 23, 2019 – August 19, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #23V342000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported May 12, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 442,973 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23S23 · Owners notified November 10, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #23V022000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported January 23, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 382,759 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23S02 · Owners notified February 13, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #22V953000 · Seat Belts — Front — Warning Light/Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 101,001 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22C35 · Owners notified February 7, 2023

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #21V735000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported September 22, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 228,297 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21S44 · Owners notified November 16, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #20V575000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 620,246 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20C19 · Owners notified February 1, 2021

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator

NHTSA #20V550000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 97 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20S49 · Owners notified September 23, 2020

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Safety consequence

Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Coil Springs may Fracture

NHTSA #20V470000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Coil Springs · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,965 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20S41 · Owners notified November 4, 2020

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking.

Safety consequence

A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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