Model year guide

2024 Lincoln Corsair

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Lincoln Corsair is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 32 on record.

2024 Lincoln Corsair — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Lincoln Corsair at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints21
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined24–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Lincoln Corsair recalls 4

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #25V688000 · manufacturer #25C53 · 10/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may leak into the left and right rear combination lights, possibly resulting in a loss of reverse light, tail light, brake light, or rear turn signal function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equip…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies, as necessary, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C53. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo…

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V315000 · manufacturer #25S49 · 09/05/2025

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.

Fix: 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 safet…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) NHTSA Campaign #24V954000 · manufacturer #24S79 · 20/12/2024

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.

Fix: 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 conta…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #24V852000 · manufacturer #24C39 · 08/11/2024

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."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Lincoln Corsair common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2024 Lincoln Corsair safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 17.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Lincoln Corsair MPG & running costs

Combined24–25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Lincoln Corsair costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 112

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 112.

For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension adjuster, a lower-level part is now availa…

Bulletin SSM 55226 · Seats · Oct 2026

For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concern…

Bulletin SSM 55221 · Power Train, Electrical System · Oct 2026

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module.

Bulletin TSB 26-2325 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Sep 2026

This bulletin supersedes 25-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. S…

Bulletin TSB 26-2428 · Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026

This bulletin supersedes 25-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. S…

Bulletin TSB 26-2428 · Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026

This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model sta…

Bulletin TSB 26-2092 V2 · Structure · Sep 2026

Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail

Bulletin TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements

Bulletin ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operat…

Bulletin SSM 55031 · Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Jul 2026

This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (Corsair) and limited the parts list fo…

Bulletin TSB 26-2328 · Power Train · Jul 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CORSAIR FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage batt…

Transport Canada #2026070 · Feb 2026

Engine

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could overheat when the block heater is plugged in. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L or 2.0 L engine and a factory-installed block heater. Safety Risk: An engine block heater and/or wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk…

Transport Canada #2025281 · May 2025

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notif…

Transport Canada #2025260 · May 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lincoln Corsair

The Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury crossover manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand since 2019, superseding the MKC. The Corsair was Lincoln's best-selling model through 2023.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles on record

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2024 Lincoln Corsair — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Lincoln Corsair have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Corsair?

Across all 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, air bags, forward collision avoidance.

What is the 2024 Lincoln Corsair safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Lincoln Corsair an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lincoln Corsair get?

The 2024 Lincoln Corsair has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.