2021 Lincoln Corsair problems and complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (13), Back Over Prevention (9), Electrical System (6).

Key takeaways

  • 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Unknown Or Other1338%
Back Over Prevention926%
Electrical System618%
Power Train515%
Engine515%
Exterior Lighting26%
Structure26%
Visibility26%
Wheels13%
Service Brakes13%
Seats13%
Visibility/Wiper13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2021 Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2021 Lincoln Corsair SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-21

While driving on the highway my vehicle experienced a sudden severe loss of power that led you a metallic rattling noise under the front of the vehicle and smoke coming out the exhaust pipes. Took it to a Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair however, it recommendations were long engine block replacement due to cool...

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-18

Transmission locked up while driving with no warning.

Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-02

One day, the bright headlamps stopped working. The light on the dashboard indicating that they are on still works but the lights themselves, do not turn on. Yes, it is available for inspection. There was and has been no warning. It has not been looked at by a dealer or anyone else.

Diagnose it yourself

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

More for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.