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2021 Lincoln Corsair

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Corsair.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair’s engine is calibrated with a 5.5‑qt oil capacity and 5W‑30 viscosity. The model’s body and platform are part of its design, though specific details are not provided in the data. It recorded 34 total owner complaints and 22 recalls, a marked drop from the 60 complaints in the 2020 model year and the 13 complaints reported by 2023, suggesting a steady improvement in reliability.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 94R · 800 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/60R18 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 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

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.

6.3–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2021 Grand Touring Plug-In Hybrid
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
20202.3T Reserve 2.3L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.00 sec295 hpAWD
20202.0T Standard 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec250 hpAWD
2023Reserve 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2023Reserve 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8F35 & 8F40
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Concentrated
Engine Coolant Capacity8.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.218 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum88.0 psi
RPMKOER: 51.0-88.0 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure27.6-37.7 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure29.0-60.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2,000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure29.0-60.0 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in

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 2021 Lincoln Corsair represents a transitional point in the model's federal reliability record, showing a significant drop in owner complaints to 34 from the 2020 launch year's 60, yet simultaneously carrying the highest recall volume in the dataset at 22 campaigns—six more than the debut year and exceeding every subsequent model year through 2024. While complaints continued their downward trajectory to 30 in 2022 and 13 in 2023, recalls also trended lower in later years, suggesting 2021 bears the brunt of early-production defect rectification despite zero federal investigations, crash complaints, or fire complaints recorded. Technical service bulletins declined from 172 to 117 by 2022, indicating maturing service protocols, though the top complaint areas of "Unknown Or Other" and "Back Over Prevention" lack specific root cause attribution in the federal data. Positioned after the initial launch volatility but before the stability seen in 2023-2024, this model year offers fewer reported owner issues than 2020 but carries greater factory correction exposure than later builds. Given the absence of safety-critical complaints alongside the declining reliability trend, yet acknowledging the elevated recall count, 2021 presents a reasonable acquisition point provided all recall work has been completed, though risk-averse buyers might prefer the lower-recall 2023-2024 examples.

22
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
172
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
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 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Back Over Prevention4
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention4
Power Train,Engine2
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Structure2
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 22 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V735000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 22/09/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from… Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service…

21V625000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 10/08/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in… Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
26N092026-06-11Visibility/WiperCustomer Satisfaction Program 26N09 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape, 2020-2021 Corsair…
TSB 26-22052026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles…
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
SSM 547972026-05-04Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick 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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Corsair take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Corsair have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.