2021 Lincoln Corsair High-Voltage Battery Recall (22V331)
Ford Motor Company · 27 vehicles · Reported May 13, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 27 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. 5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V331 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V331000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22S33 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 13, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021 Lincoln Corsair |
| Units affected | 27 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair in recall 22V331?
5L hybrid powertrains.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Corsair with recall 22V331?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Corsair shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V331?
Recall 22V331 covers 27 vehicles: 2021 Lincoln Corsair.
NHTSA lists 27 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lincoln | Corsair |
What is the fix for the Corsair high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
When was recall 22V331 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V331 to NHTSA on May 13, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 8, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V331000. |
| July 12, 2022 | Interim owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| August 8, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 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 22V331?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V331 is open on your Corsair, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V331000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Corsair owners do about recall 22V331?
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 22V331000 applies to your Corsair.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lincoln dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Corsair owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 22V331 was reported on May 13, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 May 13, 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 7, 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 34 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 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 Lincoln Corsair: 34 complaints in total, 6 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
My backup camera still turns blue. I have had the recall done to fix the issue but it still happens occasionally. Seems to be just random when it happens and no direct cause when it does happen.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11636978, filed January 19, 2025
For most of 2025 and now into April 2026, I have been unable to use my car’s electric capabilities. This is due to active recalls for which no permanent repair is available. Temporary fixes have not resolved these issues.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11732248, filed April 19, 2026
One day, the bright headlamps stopped working. The light on the dashboard indicating that they are on still works but the lights themselves, do not turn on. Yes, it is available for inspection. There was and has been no warning. It has not been looked at by a dealer or anyone else.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11741560, filed June 2, 2026
Can recall 22V331 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.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their Corsair qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2021 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.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Corsair went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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 22V331
Did the recall 22V331 fix work?
Since recall 22V331 was reported on May 13, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 August 8, 2022.
Is the 22V331000 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 22V331000?
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 22V331000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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