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2022 Lincoln Corsair problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 22% of relevant complaints.
Better than 84% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 35 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 25%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other Lincoln Corsair years
Of the 3 Lincoln Corsair years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the best on engine and transmission share (22%). The worst is the 2021 (25%). By volume, the 2022 drew 35 complaints (7 drivetrain), against 34 for the 2021 and 14 for the 2023.
Lincoln Corsair years to avoid and best years →
2020 Corsair problems · 2021 Corsair problems · 2022
The rest of the picture on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 7 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 Lincoln Corsair engine and transmission recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 19 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an…
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active…
13 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 7 of 35 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Corsair concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Lincoln Corsair is electrical system: 8 of 35 complaints (23%) name it, followed by back over prevention (8) and power train (4). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 22% of the relevant total.
Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 22% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 84% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 3 Lincoln Corsair years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 19 in total: 25V685000 (equipment: electrical: engine block heater), 25V345000 (engine), 25V133000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)), and more. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Lincoln Corsair years are better?
The 2022 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Lincoln Corsair years we track (22%). The other years run higher. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/lincoln-corsair
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