I am filing a complaint regarding the outcome of Safety Recall 25SC4 on my vehicle. Following the completion of the recall service at the dealership on 9/11/2026, my vehicle's electric driving range immediately suffered an approximate 25% reduction from the previous week charging capacity. There are no warning lights on the dashboard. Upon returning the vehicle to the authorized Lincoln dealership on 10/5/2026 to report this severe drop in performance, the service department stated "no repair" could be performed and that the vehicle was operating as intended. While I understand the recall involves safety software modifications to mitigate battery short circuits, a permanent 25% reduction in advertised electric capability (no longer charges up to 13 kwh for a 100% charge as it did prior to the recall) severely degrades the vehicle's utility and value. It also forces a heavier reliance on the gasoline engine, which contradicts the plug-in hybrid safety and efficiency standards I purchased. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review whether this software-induced range degradation constitutes an acceptable remedy under federal recall guidelines.
The worst 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical12
- Engine9
- Driver assistance3
- Transmission3
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Electrical12
- Engine9
- Driver assistance3
- Transmission3
- Body1
- Brakes1
- 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.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 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 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving down the highway at around 70 mph, with one passenger. There had been no indications that anything was wrong with the vehicle. Then I noticed the car slowing down though I had not let up on the gas, which I now understand is called 'limp mode'. The screen said 'service vehicle soon'. It kept slowing down while I carefully pulled to the side of the road. Thankfully I had been in the right lane. This was not a very safe place to be, relatively close to an overpass. I turned off the car and let it rest for a few minutes. Then I started it and tried the gas. It did speed up to about 35 mph, so I kept going to try and get past the area of high traffic and little shoulder. Once I got past the overpass, I pulled over again. I stopped, let it rest and then started up again. Still it only went up to about 35 mph, but I was able to get to an exit and pull into a parking lot. I then called a tow truck and eventually they took the car to the closest Lincoln dealership. After reviewing the car, the dealership's service center said they did not see anything wrong with the vehicle and could not reproduce the issue. They did say that records showed a similar incident had happened in May 2025, under a different owner. They suggested I take the vehicle home and come back if it happened again. Then on July 12th, I was driving down I75 again, this time in the left lane and with my son in the car, and the same thing happened. The car started slowing down and the screen said 'service vehicle soon'. I was able to pull off at the next exit and let the car rest. We happened to be only 1.6 miles from the Lincoln dealership, so I carefully drove the car there and left it since they were closed. They later said that the service bulletin suggested that if they could drive the car 4 times without an issue, they could clear the issue. I looked further into it and found that there is an open recall on the vehicle, with no remedy, Open Safety Recall 25SC4. I do NOT feel safe.
Our 2022 Corsair Hybrid has been at Haldeman Ford in Kutztown, PA since October 29th. We will not drive it to our house because it is unsafe at any speed. The engine in this car has suddenly failed at least seven or eight times while being driven. At least three of these failures occurred when being driven by different Haldeman Ford technicians. They saw nothing that would explain the engine’s sudden catastrophic failure. The technicians cannot find out what is wrong with the vehicle and agree that the vehicle is dangerous to drive. Prior recall for engine failure stated that the car was not to be driven but also not to be plugged in because there was risk of fire. That recall is proof that the car was a lemon from the day it left the factory. It has been gently driven and has less than 16,000 miles. If the Corsair were to be said to be “repaired” at this point it would then require us to then act as crash test dummies with no guarantee that the engine would not stop suddenly - resulting in catastrophic injury or death. I could not ethically sell this car going forward. NOTE: On November 20, 2025 the federal safety agency issued Manufacturer Recall Number 25SC4 - the federal safety agency Recall Number 25V789. This recall is for a manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells to cause an internal short circuit. This recall cites lost of motive power with increased risks in both crash and fire issues. This car has had several recalls in the past as well also dealing with fire and safety problems from the factory.
On the morning of [XXX], I lost power while driving. The dashboard remained lit, however, I had no ability to restart the car. The car was towed to the nearest dealership. Lincoln has opened case # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2022 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 local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 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.
The contact owns a 2022 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 local dealer was contacted. 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 2022 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V954000(Electrical System); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. No further information was 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 2022 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 2022 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 while driving at approximately 73 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to approximately 60 MPH. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had approximately 15 miles of hybrid battery; however, the vehicle independently switched to the fuel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission oil pump had independently switched to Safe Mode and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV
Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV, 2.6 times a typical Corsair PHEV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV?
Electrical system, with 12 complaints. Next is engine (9).
How many recalls does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2022 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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