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2022 Lincoln Corsair

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Corsair.

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair is anchored in service data by a 5.71-quart 0W-20 engine oil specification, a useful baseline for anyone researching this model. For the 20202024 complaint window, this model year accumulated 30 owner complaints and 19 recalls, with Back Over Prevention standing out as the most reported issue. That volume places the 2022 Corsair in the middle of the recorded span: it sits well below the 2020 high of 60 complaints but above the 2023 low of 13, indicating a year of moderate reported concern rather than a clear reliability high or low point.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.71 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 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 94R - AGM VRLA battery. · 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 94R - AGM VRLA battery. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/60R18 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 7.5, Equipped with Sport Package: 8 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.

6.0–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2020 2.3T Reserve
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
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
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.71 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.76 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.45 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.8 qt
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Coolant Capacity8.7 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRDU: 21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRDU: 30.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.03" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.029" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34

Service checks

RPM51.0-88.0 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 81.0; Rear: 46.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.354
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Pull up and push down on the lower control arm by hand to check for ball joint movement. Step 4: Observe if there is any vertical movement between knuckle and lower control arm at the ball joint. Step 6: Ball joints without relative movement noted by observation through sight or touch are acceptable. Step 7: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indictor that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint. Step 8: Push up and pull down on the lower control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 8: Replace the control arm if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Transfer Case Fill Plug — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 360°11 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Fasteners39 ft. lbs

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 2022 Lincoln Corsair saw complaints fall to 30 from 60 in 2020 and 34 in 2021, while recalls decreased to 19 after peaking at 22 in 2021. In the following years, complaints dropped further to 13 in 2023 before rising modestly to 19 in 2024, and recalls continued down to 8 in 2023 and 4 in 2024. Thus, the 2022 model lies midway through a downward trend, showing fewer issues than the 2020‑2021 period but more than the 2023 low. Its top complaint areas were Back Over Prevention (7), Electrical System (4), combined Electrical‑Engine‑Fuel/Propulsion (2), and Service Brakes (2), with only two crash‑related complaints and no fire complaints. Given the overall decline in complaints and recalls through 2022 and the continued improvement in later years, the 2022 Lincoln Corsair represents a comparatively reliable used‑car option.

19
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
117
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
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 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention7
Electrical System4
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 19 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V149000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryReported 11/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332…

22V484000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 07/07/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor… Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 117 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
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…
TSB 26-21942026-04-26Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…

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 2022 Corsair take?

5.71 qt of Motorcraft 0W-20 Full Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-0W20-QFS, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Corsair have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.