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2023 Lincoln Corsair

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Corsair.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair routes power through an eight-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Within the model's 20202024 complaint history, this year stands as the least problematic on record, with just 13 owner complaints compared to 60 in the launch year of 2020 — yet 8 recalls and an electrical system as the top complaint area indicate the picture isn't entirely clean. For researchers tracking this generation's reliability trajectory, the 2023 model represents meaningful improvement over early years, though the recall volume and electrical concerns warrant attention before drawing firm conclusions.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3858 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corsair of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2023 Reserve
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Reserve 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2023Reserve 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec250 hpAWD
2023Grand Touring PHEV 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh6.80 sec15.20 sec266 hpAWD
2021Grand Touring Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh6.30 sec14.80 sec266 hpAWD
2021Grand Touring Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh7.00 sec15.40 sec266 hpAWD
2025Grand Touring PHEV 2.5L I-4 + Elec6.20 sec14.80 sec266 hpAWD
20202.3T Reserve 2.3L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.80 sec295 hpAWD
20202.0T Standard 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

For the 2023 Lincoln Corsair, federal data shows 13 complaints and 8 recalls, with no reported crash or fire incidents, and the primary complaint areas center on the Electrical System and "Unknown or Other" categories, though the data does not specify root causes. Across the generation, complaints have trended sharply downward from a high of 60 in 2020, while recalls peaked at 22 in 2021 before steadily declining. The 2023 model year sits at the lowest point of this downward arc for complaints and represents a substantial improvement in recall volume compared to the earlier, more problematic launch years. Although 2024 saw a slight rebound to 19 complaints, the 2023 model's position as the statistical low-point for complaints in the generation implies that early production bugs have been largely resolved. Consequently, the 2023 Corsair represents a highly favorable, low-risk option for a buyer considering a used model from this generation.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
143
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Structure1
Power Train1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other1
Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V380000EngineReported 26/05/2023

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… Remedy: 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…

24V634000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:InjectorsReported 23/08/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result… Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 143 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
SSM 549182026-06-11SteeringSome of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before…
25B332026-06-01EngineCertain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026…
TSB 26-22052026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Corsair have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corsair get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.