This correspondence comes to you in regard to Safety Recall Notice 24S79 / the federal safety agency Recall 24V954. I received a notice in February of this year from Lincoln regarding our vehicle (VIN [XXX] )- a 2021 Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid. The notice instructs us to cease charging the high voltage battery until further notice. The recall notification states that further charging the battery could result in a vehicle fire. The notice finally states that a resolution and parts will be available during the second quarter, which is now. Unfortunately, to date I have heard nothing from Lincoln. As we are both retired , my wife and I purchased a Plug-In Hybrid to help save money on gasoline. For the past three (going on four) months, we have had to pay for gasoline for every mile we have driven. Additionally each day that passes is another day less we have remaining on the original warranty. It would be greatly appreciated if you could respond to this request letting us know when this issue will be resolved. We also ask that Lincoln be obligated to extend a cash penalty to cover the cost of the last four months of gasoline purchases, and finally, to extend the manufacturer's warranty on the battery components to a lifetime warranty - in order for us to feel comfortable in the resolution offered to fix the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical7
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical7
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 on November 18, 2025.
Recall number 25V789000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15 Certain 2020-2026 Model Year Escape and 2021-2026 Model Year Corsair...
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and...
- Certain 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair Vehicles- Flat Tow Rating Change On the affected vehicles,...
- Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair PHEV vehicles may require inspection of the high voltage...
- Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Escape and 2021-2024 Model Year Corsair Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles...
- Condition where the 12V battery voltage is low or discharged with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3003:62...
- Charging concerns with the Lincoln dual-voltage charging cord (TurboCord)
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events
- Condition where the 12V battery voltage is low or discharged with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3003:62...
- Condition where the 12V battery voltage is low or discharged with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3003:62...
What 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V954000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may cause the cell to develop an internal short circuit. Which could cause loss of power and increase the risk of a crash. It also states that battery thermal venting potentially resulting in the car to start on FIRE. There are 2 recalls that could result in the car starting on Fire. Lincoln is anticipating a remedy to be available by the end of June. The remedy right now is not to plug in the car to charge the high voltage battery. This car was purchased for the reason it could be plugged in and use electric not gas. There is a 3rd recall for the long block. So, the whole purpose of this vehicle was to save on gas. Which for 6 months is NOT possible.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated with a message to “Stop Safely Now” displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the high-voltage battery failure. The contact was informed that the high-voltage battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V331000 (Electrical System). The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,384.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that upon charging the vehicle, the charging cord overheated. The contact stated that the blue led light on the charging cord indicated that the vehicle was charging and then turned red, indicating a charging fault. The contact stated that he then unplugged the charging cord from the wall and noticed that the plug that connected to the plug on the wall had significantly overheated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was associated with an unknown Ford Technical Service Bulletin that had already expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. The consumer stated the new charger cords couldn't be plugged into outlets due to the new design configuration. Dealer advised not to use the original charger cord because of a fire risk.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that the charging port cover had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the charging port cover needed to be replaced. The dealer ordered the replacement part; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
The front airbags did not deploy in a front end crash on 12/17/2021. GEICO has the vehicle at their salvage lot after they declared it a total loss. Lincoln has been notified and their response was to have a dealer check it out. However, when I contacted a dealer, they said that is not something they do either. So I have no idea where to go next since no one at Lincoln will take a look at it. The vehicle was only 2 months old with 5031 miles so it did not have any warning lights or anything else wrong with the vehicle. If more information is needed, please let me know and I can provide it.
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Questions about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV
Is the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV, close to a typical Corsair PHEV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV?
Electrical system, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair PHEV electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V789000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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