Lincoln Corsair
7 model years from 2020 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–33 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 38 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (61)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,124 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Corsair in brief
The 2026 Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 33 MPG combined (34 city / 32 highway), 27% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,050 a year in fuel.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file.
The Lincoln Corsair has 7 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 33 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 33 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (71), unknown or other (41), engine (31).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (23); all years together count 38 campaigns and 220 owner complaints.
How the 2020 Corsair compares
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.3L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Lincoln Corsair
The Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury crossover manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand since 2019, superseding the MKC. The Corsair was Lincoln's best-selling model through 2023.
From the Wikipedia article "Lincoln Corsair", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Corsair pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Corsair
27 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 3 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2021 Corsair
43 owner complaints · 23 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Corsair changes by model year
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 25 to 33
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 33 to 25
- 2023
- Engine dropped: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
- 2021
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 25 to 33
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,858 lb | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,858 lb | Not rated | 7 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,858 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 27 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,858 lb | ★★★★★ | 10 | 23 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,858 lb | ★★★★★ | 20 | 58 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 33 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,858 lb | ★★★★★ | 23 | 43 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,858 lb | ★★★★★ | 16 | 61 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Corsair
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →



