2020 Lincoln Corsair: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2020 Lincoln Corsair: 16 recalls, 61 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
16 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Suspension Vehicle recall #20V470000 · 2020 · 2,965 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V550000 · 2020 · 97 vehicles
What's wrong: The start/stop accumulator endcap May have missing or loose bolts.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #20V575000 · 2020 · 620,246 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera, Backup camera Vehicle recall #21V735000 · 2021 · 228,297 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (ipmb) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #22V953000 · 2022 · 101,001 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V022000 · 2023 · 382,759 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V342000 · 2023 · 442,973 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023.
Equipment Vehicle recall #24V852000 · 2024 · 27,678 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V048000 · 2025 · 91,580 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May display a blank or distorted image.
Why it matters: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V159000 · 2025 · 49,399 vehicles
What's wrong: The video output May fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Why it matters: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V338000 · 2025 · 4,442 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V510000 · 2025 · 41,875 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera harness and rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V685000 · 2025 · 59,006 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine block heater May crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.…
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V117000 · 2026 · 604,533 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper motor May fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Why it matters: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 October 2026.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #26V123000 · 2026 · 889,950 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (apim) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Backup camera (18): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (12): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), door / lock issues (2).
- Other / unknown (11): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair has 61 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 Corsair model years for complaints (2.5× the average Corsair year). Complaints peaked in 2026 (18 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 5,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2021 (34 complaints, 22 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Lincoln Corsair have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Lincoln Corsair problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are backup camera (18), electrical (12), other / unknown (11).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lincoln Corsair get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
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