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2021 Lincoln Corsair Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
15%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 3 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.

“Transmission realized a catastrophic and destructive failure. The vehicle immediately lost power and speed. Scattering debris and transmission fluid on the highway. Causing a safety concern for me and other drivers. Confirmed by a dealer. Inspected by the dealer. I experienced irregular transmission shifts and shuttering at times. I was told by the dealer service department that Lincoln considers this normal operation.”

NHTSA complaint #11698723, filed 2025-11

“A 2021 Lincoln Corsair with AWD may have a faulty AWD module due to an incorrect transistor that prevents the system from switching between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. This can cause the vehicle to remain in one drive mode, potentially affecting handling and performance WARNING LIGHTS AWD FAULT, PRE COLLISION ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, AWD OFF”

NHTSA complaint #11668277, filed 2025-06

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11468972, filed 2022-06, 12,000 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

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025229%
202415%
202317%
2022411%
2021515%
202047%

Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair

Other or unknown
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
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 31, 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