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2021 Lincoln Corsair Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
15%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that the battery warning light and check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where the vehicle was repaired; however, while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11502197, filed 2023-01, 32,000 miles

“While driving on the highway my vehicle experienced a sudden severe loss of power that led you a metallic rattling noise under the front of the vehicle and smoke coming out the exhaust pipes. Took it to a Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair however, it recommendations were long engine block replacement due to coolant intrusion from a cylinder wall cracking due to a manufacturer defect that is a widely known and has a large class action lawsuit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745510, filed 2026-06

“This 2021 Lincoln Corsair is equipped with Auto Start/Stop technology. Auto Start/Stop Technology automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a full stop and idles for more than a few seconds. Once the driver puts pressure on the accelerator, then the engine turns back on. It's simple, and some say it can save between 3-5% of gas in stop-and-go traffic. My car while stopped with the engine off, at a red light for example, after approximately 45 seconds, it will re-start itself and lunge forward. It does it every time, when you are stopped over 45 seconds and the engine is off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11472949, filed 2022-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202415%
202317%
2022411%
2021515%
2020610%

Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair

Other or unknown
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Lincoln Corsair

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology