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2024 Lincoln Corsair

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Corsair.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Lincoln Corsair features an Automatic (S8) transmission and achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21/28/24 mpg. Reliability tracking for this model year documents 19 total owner complaints with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by four recalls. Positioned within the 2020-2024 model complaint history, the 2024 figures remain close to the lowest recorded volume of 13 complaints from 2023 and are substantially below the 2020 high of 60. This placement indicates lower complaint volumes relative to the start of the recorded period, though the electrical system remains a specific area of concern.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

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.

6.0–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2020 2.3T 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
2025Grand Touring PHEV 2.5L I-4 + Elec6.20 sec14.80 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
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

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.

The 2024 Lincoln Corsair sits at the tail of a generally improving federal record for the nameplate, with complaint volume falling from a 2020 peak of 60 down to 19 and recalls dropping sharply to just 4—the lowest of any model year in the five-year window shown. Compared with its immediate predecessor, 2024 shows a modest uptick in complaints (13 to 19) but a continued decline in recalls (8 to 4) and TSBs (143 to 102), suggesting the manufacturer is closing out the generation on a cleaner footing than earlier years. Electrical System complaints dominate the 2024 picture at 7 of 19, with smaller clusters in exterior lighting and airbags, while 2 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints provide some reassurance on safety outcomes. The absence of open investigations in 2024, combined with the lightest recall slate and the lowest TSB count of the arc, points to a refined product rather than a problematic model year. For a used purchase, 2024 is arguably the most defensible year in the set: its complaint density remains low, the recall exposure is minimal, and the dominant issue cluster is non-safety-critical electrical—making it a sound choice provided the buyer simply verifies that all four recalls have been completed.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
102
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
2 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 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting2
Air Bags2
Visibility1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V852000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 08/11/2024

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… Remedy: 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…

24V954000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)Reported 20/12/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short… Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 102 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 26-22102026-05-27Power TrainSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…

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

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Corsair have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.