2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair Lighting Recall (25V688)

Recall 25V688 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair in recall 25V688?

Water may leak into the left and right rear combination lights, possibly resulting in a loss of reverse light, tail light, brake light, or rear turn signal function.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may leak into the left and right rear combination lights, possibly resulting in a loss of reverse light, tail light, brake light, or rear turn signal function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Corsair with recall 25V688?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of rear lighting functions can reduce vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of rear lighting functions can reduce vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing 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 exterior lighting, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V688?

Recall 25V688 covers 84 vehicles: 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair.

NHTSA lists 84 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Corsair lighting recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies, as necessary, free charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies, as necessary, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C53. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

When was recall 25V688 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V688 to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 14, 2025.

This recall was filed 11 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 25V688?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V688 is open on your Corsair, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V688000 is open on your Corsair, it will be listed there, along with Lincoln recall number 25C53. You can also ask any Lincoln dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Corsair owners do about recall 25V688?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V688000 applies to your Corsair.
2. Call a Lincoln dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any exterior lighting symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 28 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 25V688 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 28 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.

• 2024 Lincoln Corsair: 21 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
• 2025 Lincoln Corsair: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 25V688 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.

Recall 25V688000 does not automatically make your Corsair a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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