2020 standard lincoln corsair missing engine appearance cover

[hak36]

So i recently reserved a standard trim 2020 corsair from a third party dealer who's bought it from the ford/lincoln dealership directly (I've called and verified that the car is indeed brand new and purchased from them).
A few days ago i was there assessing the car. I pop open the hood and lo and behold the engine is without an appearance cover. The employees at the dealership claim they don't know how that is. I told them to open the hood of another 2020 standard corsair (which was already also sold) and i did infact see the cover there.
I did some digging around and saw some reviews on youtube. The 2021 corsairs (or at least some of the ones i saw reviews of) had no engine covers, yet aa of the 2020 reviews had them.
Any idea why this might be? I read on some forum somewhere that all corsairs produced after june 2020 came without the engine cover due to supply chain issues, but i wasn't able to verify that. If anyone has any idea/can point me to some official lincoln documentation as to why this may be, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[Eric1GT]

I would take it off so it doesn't damage the cover, and get parts to order the right part.

It should be OK, for now if the other ball and sockets are securely engaged.

She is a sweet ride either way. enjoy.

JB, Corsart: The cover part (K2GZ-6A949-B) is correct, and when ordered from Lincoln they provide the Nautilus 2.0T engine cover with Lincoln emblem. That's great. I had ball stud for the right rear that was too long, (without P/N from a Lincoln mechanic) and the same threaded stud (AG9Z-00812-D) shown in the large picture by JB. I also have mine installed like that with the collar above the cover for now, without the ball stud on the right and it's holding OK with the two built-in ball studs on the front of the valve cover, but OCD or not, it's still not right. When I put the long collar under the cover, and used a nut to secure the cover in place, like JB said it was too high and it torqued the shape of the cover, similar to how the long stud on the right did. I've got a Nautilus drawing that shows a shorter ball stud that I'm going to order, along with a shorter threaded stud for the left and that should be right. On the attached drawing they are indicated as HT2, and HS1, but I'm not so sure about HS1. I've got a sales rep who offered to help me further by looking under the hood of a Nautilus to be sure I know what I'm seeing on the parts drawing which is not the best.

I'll post the details of what I find out. Too bad Lincoln eliminated the cover; this is almost as much fun as trying to get the right hitch without installers wanting to cut away underbody panels...

 

[Eric1GT]

Do you have the part numbers for cover and studs

Working on them. The cover is solid, but the studs are more difficult to find the right ones, including a nut which isn't pictured on some of the 3rd party sites. See my last post with drawing attached.

 

[JB IN AZ]

Eric1GT...What is the part number you have for the ball stud that is too long? I have this on order: (F2GZ-6A957-A) I hope it is not the one that you got that is too long! LOL .Is this the same part number?

I may just leave the threaded stud (AG9Z-00812-D) holding the cover as is. Like you said, It seems secure.

I dunno, this is getting irritating that Lincoln is making this so hard for owners to fix. I guess I should be glad it is not a Tesla! Maybe I shouldn't have gone there??!!??

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[Eric1GT]

JB, Corsart: The cover part (K2GZ-6A949-B) is correct, and when ordered from Lincoln they provide the Nautilus 2.0T engine cover with Lincoln emblem. That's great. I had ball stud for the right rear that was too long, (without P/N from a Lincoln mechanic) and the same threaded stud (AG9Z-00812-D) shown in the large picture by JB. I also have mine installed like that with the collar above the cover for now, without the ball stud on the right and it's holding OK with the two built-in ball studs on the front of the valve cover, but OCD or not, it's still not right. When I put the long collar under the cover, and used a nut to secure the cover in place, like JB said it was too high and it torqued the shape of the cover, similar to how the long stud on the right did. I've got a Nautilus drawing that shows a shorter ball stud that I'm going to order, along with a shorter threaded stud for the left and that should be right. On the attached drawing they are indicated as HT2, and HS1, but I'm not so sure about HS1. I've got a sales rep who offered to help me further by looking under the hood of a Nautilus to be sure I know what I'm seeing on the parts drawing which is not the best.

I'll post the details of what I find out. Too bad Lincoln eliminated the cover; this is almost as much fun as trying to get the right hitch without installers wanting to cut away underbody panels...

More pictures and part numbers for now...

Eric1GT...What is the part number you have for the ball stud that is too long? I have this on order: (F2GZ-6A957-A) I hope it is not the one that you got that is too long! LOL .Is this the same part number?

I may just leave the threaded stud (AG9Z-00812-D) holding the cover as is. Like you said, It seems secure.

I dunno, this is getting irritating that Lincoln is making this so hard for owners to fix. I guess I should be glad it is not a Tesla! Maybe I shouldn't have gone there??!!??

Don’t have the part number. But the number you have could also be too long. The top part looks OK but it’s hard to say from the drawings how much thread there is.

I plan to look close at a Nautilus hopefully tomorrow. I’m sure the left will be a shorter stud with nut and the right will also be a shorter ball stud. I’ll be more surprised if they are long like what we have.

 

[Eric1GT]

More pictures and part numbers for now...

Don’t have the part number. But the number you have could also be too long. The top part looks OK but it’s hard to say from the drawings how much thread there is.

I plan to look close at a Nautilus hopefully tomorrow. I’m sure the left will be a shorter stud with nut and the right will also be a shorter ball stud. I’ll be more surprised if they are long like what we have.

 

[JB IN AZ]

Anxious to hear what you find. Thx Eric!

 

[Eric1GT]

Finally found all parts for 2021 Corsair 2.0T Engine Cover 19 May 2021

NOTE: Please see attached drawings and pictures for reference

Nomenclature ____ Part Number ____ Drawing Callout

Engine Cover ____ K2GE-6A949-BD ____ 6A949

Stud – Threaded - Left Side ____ W714647 ____ HT2

Nut and Washer (Combined) ____ W520201-S450B ____ HN1

Stud - Ball – Right Side ____ 6N958 ____ 6N958

Sorry, this chart was not easy to format right. I've also attached the PDF document I drafted that looks easier to read.

Both studs are screwed into the brass fittings on the cylinder head cover as shown in the attachment and website.

My dealer sold me one of each rather than as packaged with multiple quantities. I haven't received the new threaded stud yet, so the only picture I have is of the ball stud installed directly in front of the electronic fuel pump with rubber cover. The nuts are expensive, but they have a plastic "lock" installed as well as the built-in washer all in one part. 3rd URL below will show an excellent view of the nut.


Website Resources:

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/engine/other-engine-parts/cover-cylinder-head-12013959-1

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/h...hardware-and-fasteners-61564-1/stud-9344263-1

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/h...ers-61564-1/nut-and-washer-assy-hex-6440029-1

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/engine/other-engine-parts/stud-ball-6356529-1

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[Eric1GT]

Anxious to hear what you find. Thx Eric!

JB, got it all posted just now! I had some help from my sales rep to look at the parts on a new Nautilus because the dealer parts drawings weren't showing the ball stud as I've got pictured now. A mechanic gave me one from his tool box, but it was too tall and didn't fit right. Like the collared stud with the collar under the cover using a nut on top. Again, not just right - too tall. Also could be an issue when dropping the car off for service. Didn't want that.

 

[JB IN AZ]

I should have the "ball stud" that I ordered (F2GZ-6A957-A) in the next day or two. If it is wrong, then I will regroup. My dealer's parts guy was not very helpful. I bought the cover and apparently wrong attachment part (with the sleeve) online from another Ford/Lincoln dealer. I bought what I thought was the ball stud also online, but it will come in to my dealer, as I bought it from Ford Parts, rather than an individual dealer.

I should have just left it as it was when I bought it. Sadly, I accidently dropped my socket at the front of the engine area, and I heard it hit the plastic under belly cover and roll back and forth a time or two. I have no way to get it out. I will ask my dealer to retrieve it when I bring it in for the first oil change.

 

[Eric1GT]

I should have the "ball stud" that I ordered (F2GZ-6A957-A) in the next day or two. If it is wrong, then I will regroup. My dealer's parts guy was not very helpful. I bought the cover and apparently wrong attachment part (with the sleeve) online from another Ford/Lincoln dealer. I bought what I thought was the ball stud also online, but it will come in to my dealer, as I bought it from Ford Parts, rather than an individual dealer.

I should have just left it as it was when I bought it. Sadly, I accidently dropped my socket at the front of the engine area, and I heard it hit the plastic under belly cover and roll back and forth a time or two. I have no way to get it out. I will ask my dealer to retrieve it when I bring it in for the first oil change.

JB, looking forward to hearing what ball stud you get. I've attached a picture of the one that was too tall that the mechanic gave me. I have returned it to him today when I saw the short one on the Nautilus.

Too bad about your socket wrench. If you had a strong magnet on a pole or string that might help you retrieve it yourself. Hate to think it might fall out on the street and get ruined, or worse. I'll bet if you have a Harbor Freight there they just might have such a special tool that you can use over again if you ever need to.

I hear your hindsight about diving in, so to speak. I am retired and it's been a fun project, of sorts... I even got the luggage cover today, and of course it fit perfect and works great.

Good luck!

 

[JB IN AZ]

The one you pictured above is the same one I got, and you are correct, too tall.

Is this the same one you ordered, where did you order it, and how much was it? I see prices varying from $3.04 to over $14.00...!!! The pictures on the parts websites are totally unreliable! I have no idea about Ford part #s, with the "prefix and suffix!!! LOL

BT4Z-6N958-A | STUD - BALL

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[Eric1GT]

The one you pictured above is the same one I got, and you are correct, too tall.

Is this the same one you ordered, where did you order it, and how much was it? I see prices varying from $3.04 to over $14.00...!!! The pictures on the parts websites are totally unreliable! I have no idea about Ford part #s, with the "prefix and suffix!!! LOL

BT4Z-6N958-A | STUD - BALL

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All at the lower prices and single quantities from my Lincoln dealer. Don’t have the purchase history handy but so far the nut with washer and locking bit all in one was most expensive at $6.50. I think the correct threaded stud was $3.57. Don’t know what the ball stud will be. I saw it for that high price online. Also you have the full number and I only had the drawing callout which appeared to also be the part number. My dealer should have delivery by Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I’ll know how much I paid for the correct ball stud.

 

[JB IN AZ]

Eric...I just spoke with the dealer I bought the cover from. (Sunrise Ford). I sent them the pictures you so kindly provided...they will call me back. The "prefix" refers to the year and model the part applies to...the part may have been used on many different Ford products over the years, and that is why the prefixes I am seeing are different. The "suffix" refers to revisions or updates or different suppliers Such as BT4Z-6N958-B AA5Z-6N858-A...etc.
Sadly, my local Lincoln dealer was not much help.

JB

 

[JB IN AZ]

Sooo, I used the "too long part" I received with the ball stud on top, to fasten the passenger side of the cover through the rectangle opening. It works much better then the one I had with the sleeve that I pictured (large) above. It is black, so it seems to disappears in the hole, and it is tightened down with the hex shape just under the ball. Works for me! AND I just ordered the correct one (I HOPE!) for the driver side rear of the cover from Sunrise Ford. Apparently this is from an Escape, Go figure! Your pictures help immensely! Thank you!

AA5Z-6N958-A​

Engine Cover Stud​

$11.91​

 

[Eric1GT]

Sooo, I used the "too long part" I received with the ball stud on top, to fasten the passenger side of the cover through the rectangle opening. It works much better then the one I had with the sleeve that I pictured (large) above. It is black, so it seems to disappears in the hole, and it is tightened down with the hex shape just under the ball. Works for me! AND I just ordered the correct one (I HOPE!) for the driver side rear of the cover from Sunrise Ford. Apparently this is from an Escape, Go figure! Your pictures help immensely! Thank you!

AA5Z-6N958-A​

Engine Cover Stud​

$11.91​

Great price! I paid $14 with a small “discount”. Must be a regional thing. I also got the same number AA5Z-6N958-A. Fits great!

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[JB IN AZ]

The "upgrade" back to the way it should have come from the factory is completed! The part AA5Z-6N958-A came today, is installed, and I can now go forward knowing my engine has a modesty cover! Thanks again for your help, Eric1GT and Corsart!

 

[Eric1GT]

The "upgrade" back to the way it should have come from the factory is completed! The part AA5Z-6N958-A came today, is installed, and I can now go forward knowing my engine has a modesty cover! Thanks again for your help, Eric1GT and Corsart!

Nice to be in a small "distinguished" club. If more people noticed, Lincoln would have to do a recall to "make it right" but it's probably the fact most drivers may not even look under the hood at any time, Lincoln decided it was money saved.

 

[Corsart]

If more people noticed, Lincoln would have to do a recall to "make it right" but it's probably the fact most drivers may not even look under the hood at any time, Lincoln decided it was money saved.

Oh, Eric, with all due respect, I have to disagree here, at least with your premise that most people do not notice the absent engine cover. My first post resulted from this absence, and subsequent new owners/posters consistently do as well. Actually, other than some misfortunate enough to have the dreaded battery drain condition, the AWOL engine cover seems to be the most griped about, it's a detail the cost cutters probably assessed as you, but it turns out to maybe not be so "small" after all.

Next up: The absent rear cargo cover, especially since the tabs and knows are already in place....

 

[Eric1GT]

Oh, Eric, with all due respect, I have to disagree here, at least with your premise that most people do not notice the absent engine cover. My first post resulted from this absence, and subsequent new owners/posters consistently do as well. Actually, other than some misfortunate enough to have the dreaded battery drain condition, the AWOL engine cover seems to be the most griped about, it's a detail the cost cutters probably assessed as you, but it turns out to maybe not be so "small" after all.

Next up: The absent rear cargo cover, especially since the tabs and knows are already in place....

Yes good points. I do think however that we “Forum Group” folks are more involved than the average buyer who I was thinking of more broadly and perhaps Lincoln did too. They may even have a team in marketing that studies that very thing. 30 years ago when I’m sure they were milking the market for all they could, I would have bet serious money the absence of the cover was purely revenue maximizing and nothing more.

Today I’m more inclined to agree with you and also that they definitely made a mistake. My sales rep mentioned the Corsair wasn’t the only model to lose it. But at least the Nautilus still had it and the parts were available just not easily found.

I also capitulated on the rear cargo/luggage cover; as you noted the fitment was in place so it seemed odd not to add it myself. I’m glad I did. For both covers we’re talking a minuscule fraction of the total cost but a shame it’s $100’s of thousands or more to Lincoln especially when some of us purchase the items separately.

This has been a great forum and you are one of the most outstanding contributors! Thank you!

I plan to be around for a while especially if I start seeing those nasty battery issues. So far I’m good but I’ve got a battery minder standing by…

Eric

 

[Corsart]

Yes good points. I do think however that we “Forum Group” folks are more involved than the average buyer who I was thinking of more broadly and perhaps Lincoln did too. They may even have a team in marketing that studies that very thing. 30 years ago when I’m sure they were milking the market for all they could, I would have bet serious money the absence of the cover was purely revenue maximizing and nothing more.

Today I’m more inclined to agree with you and also that they definitely made a mistake. My sales rep mentioned the Corsair wasn’t the only model to lose it. But at least the Nautilus still had it and the parts were available just not easily found.

I also capitulated on the rear cargo/luggage cover; as you noted the fitment was in place so it seemed odd not to add it myself. I’m glad I did. For both covers we’re talking a minuscule fraction of the total cost but a shame it’s $100’s of thousands or more to Lincoln especially when some of us purchase the items separately.

This has been a great forum and you are one of the most outstanding contributors! Thank you!

I plan to be around for a while especially if I start seeing those nasty battery issues. So far I’m good but I’ve got a battery minder standing by…

Eric

I think Lincoln miscalculated. There are those who get into the weeds about their complaints/nit picking, but there are also those who notice the fairly obvious and don't need to cite google references in support. Omitting the engine cover and the rear cover are two of them bc the amount of money saved per car cannot compensate for the negative press and the attendant aversion to purchase. The thing that really is even more incomprehensible is the history of Lincoln itself (and the American auto industry as a whole) which clearly speaks (shouts?) to consumer response to this type of deep cost cutting. You'd think someone would have raised their hand in that meeting and reminded them that building a brand and therefore building sales and profits doesn't typically result by decontenting the product.

It's a great car nonetheless, her charms will become more apparent and appreciated as you live with her, enjoy!