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2023 Lincoln Corsair recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CORSAIR, CORSAIR PHEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V091000February 17, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V789000November 14, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V345000May 23, 2025Engine
25V343000May 23, 2025Electrical System
25V338000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
24V954000December 20, 2024Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V634000August 23, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors
23V380000May 26, 2023Engine

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Engine (2) · Equipment (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V091000Manufacturer no. 25SC4

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2026
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
August 1, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR PHEV

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V091000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V789000Manufacturer no. 25SC4

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
November 14, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,558 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR PHEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 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.

Safety 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), 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. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V789000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V345000Manufacturer no. 25S54

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 27, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,809 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
Not reported – May 11, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V345000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V343000Manufacturer no. 25S52

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,781 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
July 1, 2022 – October 4, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Components: Electrical System; Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Safety risk

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V343000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V338000Manufacturer no. 25C18

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
July 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,442 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
Not reported – November 17, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

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 risk

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

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V338000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
June 24, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V954000Manufacturer no. 24S79

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
May 30, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,484 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
October 24, 2019 – April 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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

Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V954000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
July 23, 2019 – August 19, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

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 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.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V634000Manufacturer no. 24S54

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Report received by NHTSA
August 23, 2024
Owner notification
October 7, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair
October 12, 2023 – October 20, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V634000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V380000Manufacturer no. 23S27

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
May 26, 2023
Owner notification
May 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
125,322 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CORSAIR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V380000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 18, 2026.