Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
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The 2022 Lincoln Corsair is associated with 55 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 20 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 11 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, and 2.3l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 25 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 78 MPGe (33 MPG on gasoline) with up to 28 miles of electric driving range.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 55 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 20 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (11 / 20%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 24–25 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair AWD PHEV Plug-in Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 83 MPGe (34 MPG) | 72 MPGe (32 MPG) | 78 MPGe (33 MPG) | 28 mi EV (430 mi total) | $1,850 / yr |
| Corsair FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Corsair AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Corsair AWD | 2.3L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 16.900000000000002% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 17.4% | ||||
| PHEV SUV AWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lincoln Corsair models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Summary of 55 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Lincoln Corsair problems & component breakdown (25 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Lincoln Corsair
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair
How many safety recalls does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair have?
The 2022 Lincoln Corsair is associated with 20 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
NHTSA records list 55 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 11 filings (20% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Lincoln Corsair earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Lincoln Corsair get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair range from 24 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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