2020 Lincoln Corsair: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The newest campaign is 26V123000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Software. NHTSA has 61 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V123000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 3,747,038 units in total.

26V1230003 Mar 2026Back Over Prevention / Software
26V1170003 Mar 2026Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
25V68500010 Oct 2025Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
25V5100008 Aug 2025Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V33800023 May 2025Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
25V15900014 Mar 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V04800031 Jan 2025Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
23V34200012 May 2023Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
23V02200023 Jan 2023Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
22V95300023 Dec 2022Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
21V73500022 Sep 2021Back Over Prevention / Software
20V57500023 Sep 2020Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
20V55000010 Sep 2020Power Train / Automatic Transmission
20V47000010 Aug 2020Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs

26V123000Received 3 Mar 2026. 889,950 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jun 2026.
26V117000Received 3 Mar 2026. 604,533 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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. 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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S14.
25V685000Received 10 Oct 2025. 59,006 units.
Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 September 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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA4.
25V510000Received 8 Aug 2025. 41,875 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S83. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2026.
25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.
25V338000Received 23 May 2025. 4,442 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jul 2025.
25V159000Received 14 Mar 2025. 49,399 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2025.
25V048000Received 31 Jan 2025. 91,580 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2025.
24V852000Received 8 Nov 2024. 27,678 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2024.
23V342000Received 12 May 2023. 442,973 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2023.
23V022000Received 23 Jan 2023. 382,759 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2023.
22V953000Received 23 Dec 2022. 101,001 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22C35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2023.
21V735000Received 22 Sep 2021. 228,297 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2021.
20V575000Received 23 Sep 2020. 620,246 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2021.
20V550000Received 10 Sep 2020. 97 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2020.
20V470000Received 10 Aug 2020. 2,965 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S41. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2020.

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Complaints by component

61 complaints, 92 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

2020 Lincoln Corsair
All 2020 vehicles

2020 Lincoln Corsair: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	2020 Corsair	All 2020 vehicles	Corsair, all years	Mentions
Back Over Prevention	195.7	18.8	152.9	18
Electrical System	130.4	135.8	184.3	12
Unknown or Other	119.6	115.3	149	11
Forward Collision Avoidance	97.8	66.1	66.7	9
Service Brakes	65.2	46.4	47.1	6
Engine	65.2	134.9	62.7	6
Exterior Lighting	65.2	17	51	6
Structure	43.5	45.9	31.4	4
Power Train	43.5	117.7	66.7	4
Suspension	21.7	20.6	11.8	2

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 19.

Complaints that report a crash: 3
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 2
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 28 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 18 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2020 Lincoln Corsair
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ21002	Recall query	Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance	Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera	3 Aug 2021	Open

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2020 Lincoln CorsairThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Lincoln Corsair: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/lincoln/corsair/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?: 3,747,038 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln Corsair have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Lincoln Corsair, model years 2020 to 2026. 16 of them name the 2020 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Corsair name most often?: Back Over Prevention: 18 of 92 component mentions, or 195.7 per 1,000. For all 2020 vehicles the figure is 18.8 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Lincoln Corsair open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.