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2025 Lincoln Corsair

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Corsair.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Lincoln Corsair delivers a balanced fuel profile of 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and a combined 24 mpg, paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission that smooths its daily driving cadence. Across the model year, owners reported only seven complaints, with the electrical system emerging as the most frequent issue, and the vehicle has been subject to six recalls. When placed against the Corsair’s five‑year complaint record—peaking at 60 complaints in 2020 and dropping to a low of 13 in 2023—this modest tally signals a continued trend toward improved reliability, suggesting the 2025 iteration is among the more dependable versions in the lineup.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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.

6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2025 Grand Touring PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Grand Touring PHEV 2.5L I-4 + Elec6.20 sec14.80 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
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

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 2025 Lincoln Corsair is not yet represented in the federal record, but the trend across the generation shows a clear decline in complaints and recalls: complaints fell from 60 in 2020 to 19 in 2024, while recalls dropped from 16 to 4 over the same period. The 2024 model year saw a slight uptick in complaints from the 2023 low of 13, but recalls and TSBs continued to decrease, indicating that most early issues have been addressed. The 2025 model’s top complaint areas—electrical system (2), unknown/other (2), and engine & cooling (1)—are based on very few reports and no crash or fire incidents, suggesting no emerging pattern of concern. Given the improving trajectory, the 2025 Corsair appears to be a solid choice, though buyers should note that real-world data is still limited for this newest model year.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
47
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
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 7 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 47 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
SSM 549182026-06-11SteeringSome of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before…
25B332026-06-01EngineCertain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026…
TSB 26-22102026-05-27Power TrainSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Corsair have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corsair get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.