Lincoln CORSAIR transmission problems
14 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
169 owner complaints analyzed
36 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
14 of 169 complaints match this topic (8.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11538495 · 2023-08-14 (August 14, 2023)
While driving with cruise control set, an pre-collision assist not available warning showed on the dashboard. Cruise control automatically switched off and the immediately slowed even when pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle began to jerk as if the brakes were automatically activated. When able to safely pull over and stop the vehicle, it would not go into park nor would it turn off. The vehicle would only turn off and start when the emergency parking brake had been applied. After inspection at a certified dealership and maintenance sh…
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Owner report 11677016 · 2025-07-29 (July 29, 2025)
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated the driver's seat occasionally slid backwards while driving between 5-55 MPH, making it difficult for the driver to reach the pedals. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. There were error codes on the seats. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11677016 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11719988 · 2026-02-23 (February 23, 2026)
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V510000 (Back Over Prevention) in August of 2025 and had not yet received any other communication regarding parts availability. The contact stated that the image was blurry while shifted into reverse(R). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 71,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11719988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11724944 · 2026-03-17 (March 17, 2026)
On the transmission the endcap was missing a bolt that caused the transmission to leak that caused the transmission to fail. The second incident this that Lincoln corsair had a electrical blackout in the middle of driving on the highway. There were no warning signs, and both occasions was a dangerous due to the transmission had a little fire.
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Owner report 11730904 · 2026-04-13 (April 13, 2026)
The powertrain control system has detected one of the transmission clutches did not apply within the expected time as expected. It has resulted in delayed and harsh shifts to another gear and sometimes does not. Circumstances include jerking, hesitation and complete failures unpredictably (sudden loss of power), which has created unsafe driving conditions that happened when accelerating or merging into traffic. This issue is consistent with complaints reported by other owners, as well. Nothing has been address by Ford Lincoln to address this un…
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