2022 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid System Recall (22V149)
Ford Motor Company · 3 vehicles · Reported March 11, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 3 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. 5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V149 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V149000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21S48 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 11, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022 Lincoln Corsair |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Component | Hybrid Propulsion System |
| Safety risk | A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Lincoln Corsair in recall 22V149?
5L Hybrid powertrain.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Corsair with recall 22V149?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hybrid propulsion system.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V149?
Recall 22V149 covers 3 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022 Lincoln Corsair.
NHTSA lists 3 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Escape |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Corsair |
What is the fix for the Corsair hybrid system recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
When was recall 22V149 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V149 to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 28, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V149000. |
| March 28, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your Corsair was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Corsair is part of recall 22V149?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V149 is open on your Corsair, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Corsair vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Corsair owners do about recall 22V149?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V149000 applies to your Corsair.
- Call a Lincoln dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any hybrid propulsion system symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Corsair owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 58 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 22V149 was reported on March 11, 2022, owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 9 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after March 11, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 615 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 58 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Escape: 348 complaints in total, 31 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Ford Escape: 232 complaints in total, 19 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair: 35 complaints in total, 8 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
1. The Sunroof/Moonroof overhead fabric lining fell off the tracks when moving back, yes. 2. My safety was put at risk from the lining falling off the tracks and nearly completely covering my eyes and face while driving, which also puts the safety of others at risk. 3.
2021 Ford Escape owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11641126, filed February 6, 2025
Vehicle will completely cut off when stopped at lights sometimes. And I have to turn off vehicle and restart it to get vehicle going again.
2021 Ford Escape owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11657127, filed April 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for the State Inspection, the contact was informed that the gateway module of the vehicle was not communicating, preventing the inspection from being performed.
2021 Ford Escape owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11676268, filed July 25, 2025
Can recall 22V149 make my Corsair a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022 Lincoln Corsair waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V149
Did the recall 22V149 fix work?
Since recall 22V149 was reported on March 11, 2022, owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 9 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 28, 2022.
Is the 22V149000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Corsair is part of recall 22V149000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V149000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.