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[olderbudweiser]

The title of this thread is about remote features being disabled to save battery life until a long drive can be done or the battery charged. It has devolved into a "Ford batteries suck and fail" thread. The whole point of disabling the remote features is to simply save battery life. My 2020 and now 2022 never needed a new battery. The vehicle will start. That is not what the thread was originally about. It's not what I'm getting at either when saying a charger is a good idea in a modern vehicle with an AGM battery.

These aren't 2010 vehicles.

Oh, maybe in this thread but definitely elsewhere, I have mentioned that I needed to have my BCM re-flashed. That solved issues where the vehicle was not functioning correctly due to that module needing to be reprogrammed, basically. I have received no comments about that. Is my battery bad and needing to be changed? No. If so, no amount of driving or charging would allow me to start the vehicle and drive it.

I will point out in your post #58 you mentioned your vehicle needed to be driven more. I was replying to that.

Since I do not have my new Nautilus yet I will read through the owners manual no doubt there is a section detailing how this new 2024 Lincoln must be kept on a battery tender to operate properly.

 

[Rick816]

I will point out in your post #58 you mentioned your vehicle needed to be driven more. I was replying to that.

Since I do not have my new Nautilus yet I will read through the owners manual no doubt there is a section detailing how this new 2024 Lincoln must be kept on a battery tender to operate properly.

I'll be shocked if the owners manual suggests a battery tender for the Nautilus! I agree (and posted earlier) that a battery tender would be beneficial, but I suspect there is an underlying issue causing battery drainage. I have three newer (2022 & 2023) cars, and in the past I have not started them for 2-3 weeks without any battery maintainer, and they started right up. The battery tender is needed/useful If they will be not driven for longer than a couple of weeks. A brand new vehicle should not need to be kept on a battery tender.

 

[olderbudweiser]

I'll be shocked if the owners manual suggests a battery tender for the Nautilus! I agree (and posted earlier) that a battery tender would be beneficial, but I suspect there is an underlying issue causing battery drainage. I have three newer (2022 & 2023) cars, and in the past I have not started them for 2-3 weeks without any battery maintainer, and they started right up. The battery tender is needed/useful If they will be not driven for longer than a couple of weeks. A brand new vehicle should not need to be kept on a battery tender.

Yes !! ^^^^^

If my new Nautilus has these types of issues it will go back to the dealer until it's resolved or Lincoln buys it back. If one cannot trust their vehicle it is actually of no use.

The owners manual was a comment from days of old. I worked in the Ford emissions department when Ford was accused of cheating on their tests and had to re certify the entire model year before they could come to market.

 

[Turning Blue]

We're up to 4 pages, when the intellectual post #2 recommended having it checked at the dealer. We seem to be surrounded by bored people...lol. J/K, but I stand by having it checked. Oh wait, it's going to be checked about two weeks later, maybe three weeks since his dealer is backed up.

Knock on wood, my 23 GT, bought new in September, 23, has been flawless, including sitting for a week in January, albeit in Florida. There are many more Corsairs running flawlessly. Most of their owners may never look at a forum until something does go wrong. For some reason as I silently read these types of threads my mind creates a whiny voice...lol.

Don't get me wrong, if someone has a question, they should ask. But to keep on complaining, without doing anything to resolve the issue, is wasted time for everyone. Sounds like I need a drink...lol. Carry on.

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[JEEPGRADY]

Sorry I will respectively disagree. If you own a brand new vehicle regardless of cost and a battery tender is required to keep it operating properly. One needs to get rid of it. I would never keep a vehicle like that. There is something wrong with your vehicle. Let Lincoln find the root cause or the next

Totally agree.

 

[JEEPGRADY]

Much to the chagrin of some, I will provide an update on my recent experience with my Corsair and Maverick. If you aren't interested, feel free not to read.

I took both vehicles to the dealer. Both batteries did not hold a charge. Mind you the Corsair was purchased January, 2022, now with about 10,500 miles and the Maverick July, 2023, with about 2,700 miles. I had a detailed conversation with both service advisors, one who has been working in Ford service for 21 years. Of course the first thing out of their mouth was that I have to drive both vehicles more, which is the BS that Ford proclaims. They said that the vehicles continue to communicate even when the engine is off, which IMO is clearly an engineering problem that makes no logical sense. They should only communicate when requested such as when using the app. I told them that I have/had numerous other vehicles from other manufactures, GM, Stellantis , even with more computer modules/features where I never had this problem, even though they are/were driven sparingly.

I then queried why the batteries won't hold the charge even with their short in use life. The response was that they simply were discharging too often without sufficient charging in the interim.

Anyway, both batteries were replaced and now I again have the start/stop function back in service which I haven't had in both vehicles since last Summer.

Now for my theory about why I never had this issue in any other vehicle until I purchased Ford products. The other manufacturers also offer the feature of an app for your phone to communicate all sorts of repetitive information that is provided on your dash. The difference between them and Ford is that they offer it for a trial basis of 3 months after which they want you to pay for it which is just a waste of money IMO. Therefore I let the subscription lapse. As you know with Ford the subscription is free for 5 years, thus why not continue to keep the feature active? I disabled both vehicles communication features as well as my phone app. Will this solve the problem for the future? We shall see.

 

[C Krohn]

Here’s something I posted in the Corsair forum a few days ago that I think relates to this thread:

I get that “preserve battery” message in my 2020 Corsair if I don’t drive it for a few days, so I make it a point to drive it every few days for a long enough distance to charge the battery. I’ve had the car for 11 months and I’ve been getting the message the whole time. I don’t think there’s anything wrong because the car sat in the garage for more than a week when we went on vacation. It just does as the message indicates; shuts down to preserve the battery.

 

[Black Label]

I will point out in your post #58 you mentioned your vehicle needed to be driven more. I was replying to that.

Since I do not have my new Nautilus yet I will read through the owners manual no doubt there is a section detailing how this new 2024 Lincoln must be kept on a battery tender to operate properly.

I'm sorry, let me clarify. I don't recall that I said the manual suggests that. If I did, I misspoke. It is when you get the remote features disables message in the app that it recommends a long drive or external charger of some sort to recharge the battery sufficiently.

Any who, I don't typically drive my vehicle enough to keep it charged fully. When I charge it with my battery charger, all my features, including Auto Stop/Start, work as advertised. That is all I am getting at. My Auto S/S didn't work most of the winter. I wasn't using the charger. Once I did, it works all the time now.

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[olderbudweiser]

I'm sorry, let me clarify. I don't recall that I said the manual suggests that. If I did, I misspoke. It is when you get the remote features disables message in the app that it recommends a long drive or external charger of some sort to recharge the battery sufficiently.

Any who, I don't typically drive my vehicle enough to keep it charged fully. When I charge it with my battery charger, all my features, including Auto Stop/Start, work as advertised. That is all I am getting at. My Auto S/S didn't work most of the winter. I wasn't using the charger. Once I did, it works all the time now.

Okay. Different vehicle but I'm currently driving a 2023 Maverick Hybrid so it has the little battery. Only time my dome lights did not come on when it was parked for 17 days not on a charger. I was disappointed but not surprised. Quite a few posters in the Maverick forum having same type issues you are. Something is not right. Have no idea what but something.
My normal drive is under 6 miles couple times a day. Leaving my sub runs out on battery only.

Not to get to far off here but, I worked in new vehicle development last 10 years at Ford. Pretty much only drove prototype vehicles. I left a little sooner than I had to as I saw what was happening. Managers and above were rewarded for bringing a vehicle on line within or under budget = big bonus. They knew there were problems didn't care again... big bonus. Once released the issue can be blamed on someone else. Sad right. Warranty money comes out of a different pocket.

 

[Rose]

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Much to the chagrin of some, I will provide an update on my recent experience with my Corsair and Maverick. If you aren't interested, feel free not to read.

I took both vehicles to the dealer. Both batteries did not hold a charge. Mind you the Corsair was purchased January, 2022, now with about 10,500 miles and the Maverick July, 2023, with about 2,700 miles. I had a detailed conversation with both service advisors, one who has been working in Ford service for 21 years. Of course the first thing out of their mouth was that I have to drive both vehicles more, which is the BS that Ford proclaims. They said that the vehicles continue to communicate even when the engine is off, which IMO is clearly an engineering problem that makes no logical sense. They should only communicate when requested such as when using the app. I told them that I have/had numerous other vehicles from other manufactures, GM, Stellantis , even with more computer modules/features where I never had this problem, even though they are/were driven sparingly.

I then queried why the batteries won't hold the charge even with their short in use life. The response was that they simply were discharging too often without sufficient charging in the interim.

Anyway, both batteries were replaced and now I again have the start/stop function back in service which I haven't had in both vehicles since last Summer.

Now for my theory about why I never had this issue in any other vehicle until I purchased Ford products. The other manufacturers also offer the feature of an app for your phone to communicate all sorts of repetitive information that is provided on your dash. The difference between them and Ford is that they offer it for a trial basis of 3 months after which they want you to pay for it which is just a waste of money IMO. Therefore I let the subscription lapse. As you know with Ford the subscription is free for 5 years, thus why not continue to keep the feature active? I disabled both vehicles communication features as well as my phone app. Will this solve the problem for the future? We shall see.

I’m definitely interested because I am having the same problem. My 2023 Corsair purchased in October has been to the dealership twice. The last time the car would not start at all and had to be towed. Two weeks later and the same message Remote Features…etc. has reappeared on my app. I’m very frustrated and scared of being stranded.

 

[bbf2530]

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I’m definitely interested because I am having the same problem. My 2023 Corsair purchased in October has been to the dealership twice. The last time the car would not start at all and had to be towed. Two weeks later and the same message Remote Features…etc. has reappeared on my app. I’m very frustrated and scared of being stranded.

Hi Rose. Sorry to hear about your issues.

As explained in the Owners Manual and multiple times in multiple threads concerning this subject, there are multiple reasons that a healthy vehicle may/will exhibit these notifications. Some are normal. Others indicate a problem with the vehicle.

Therefore, more information may help. For example:
- How often have you driven the vehicle in the last two weeks?
- On average, how far/long do you drive the vehicle when you do drive it?
- What are the current average daily temperatures in your area?

That information can help determine whether the messages and notifications a vehicle owner receives are normal, or if they are an indication of a vehicle defect, parasitic electrical draw etc.

Let us know how you make out and good luck.

 

[Rose]

Hi Rose. Sorry to hear about your issues.

As explained in the Owners Manual and multiple times in multiple threads concerning this subject, there are multiple reasons that a healthy vehicle may/will exhibit these notifications. Some are normal. Others indicate a problem with the vehicle.

Therefore, more information may help. For example:
- How often have you driven the vehicle in the last two weeks?
- On average, how far/long do you drive the vehicle when you do drive it?
- What are the current average daily temperatures in your area?

That information can help determine whether the messages and notifications a vehicle owner receives are normal, or if they are an indication of a vehicle defect, parasitic electrical draw etc.

Let us know how you make out and good luck.

The car is less than a year old and I’m still having the same issues. I am retired and drive the car 3 to 4 times a week. My driving radius is approximately within 25 miles each time. The messages now appear each time I drive the car.

Dealership says battery is fine and they can’t find a problem and they don’t know why the car is getting the messages except MAYBE I don’t drive it enough to recharge the battery.

From reading this forum, is the bottom line the Lincoln Corsair is not for retirees? And, I have made a big mistake in purchasing this car just because I don’t drive for long periods of time?
I am very frustrated… I am paying $50,000 for a car that has issues but they are not the manufacturer’s fault, but mine? Winter is approaching so I will not be able to use the feature to remote start my car? My problem, not Lincoln’s?

New message appearing on the info screen each time I shut the car off: System off to save battery: Please turn ignition off or start engine. Dealership says Lincoln is aware but no code to fix at this time. Really?

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[Black Label]

The car is less than a year old and I’m still having the same issues. I am retired and drive the car 3 to 4 times a week. My driving radius is approximately within 25 miles each time. The messages now appear each time I drive the car.

Dealership says battery is fine and they can’t find a problem and they don’t know why the car is getting the messages except MAYBE I don’t drive it enough to recharge the battery.

From reading this forum, is the bottom line the Lincoln Corsair is not for retirees? And, I have made a big mistake in purchasing this car just because I don’t drive for long periods of time?
I am very frustrated… I am paying $50,000 for a car that has issues but they are not the manufacturer’s fault, but mine? Winter is approaching so I will not be able to use the feature to remote start my car? My problem, not Lincoln’s?

New message appearing on the info screen each time I shut the car off: System off to save battery: Please turn ignition off or start engine. Dealership says Lincoln is aware but no code to fix at this time. Really?

You may ask the dealer to look in to reprogramming the BCM. I have a Navigator, but I was having these issues. They reprogrammed my BCM well over a year ago, and I have never had the issues since. Also, yes, these are highly computerized and electrical vehicles. They use a lot more battery than previous vehicles. Short, infrequent drives simply will not keep the battery state of charge high enough to keep the remote features active. Ironic really, since remote starting would be charging the battery, but any who....

You may also consider a charger such as the Noco Genius 10 like I use.

 

[bbf2530]

The car is less than a year old and I’m still having the same issues. I am retired and drive the car 3 to 4 times a week. My driving radius is approximately within 25 miles each time. The messages now appear each time I drive the car.

Dealership says battery is fine and they can’t find a problem and they don’t know why the car is getting the messages except MAYBE I don’t drive it enough to recharge the battery.

From reading this forum, is the bottom line the Lincoln Corsair is not for retirees? And, I have made a big mistake in purchasing this car just because I don’t drive for long periods of time?
I am very frustrated… I am paying $50,000 for a car that has issues but they are not the manufacturer’s fault, but mine? Winter is approaching so I will not be able to use the feature to remote start my car? My problem, not Lincoln’s?

New message appearing on the info screen each time I shut the car off: System off to save battery: Please turn ignition off or start engine. Dealership says Lincoln is aware but no code to fix at this time. Really?

HI Rose. Again, sorry you are having these issues. Just to add to Black Label's advice: Driving 25 miles, 3-4 times a week should normally be enough to keep the battery charged in a properly operating vehicle.

Have you contacted Lincoln Concierge to have a case opened and get Lincoln themself involved? If the Dealer is not willing to investigate deeper, that is your next step.

I am sure others will jump in to assist, so keep us updated and good luck.

 

[C Krohn]

From reading this forum, is the bottom line the Lincoln Corsair is not for retirees? And, I have made a big mistake in purchasing this car just because I don’t drive for long periods of time?
I am very frustrated… I am paying $50,000 for a car that has issues but they are not the manufacturer’s fault, but mine? Winter is approaching so I will not be able to use the feature to remote start my car? My problem, not Lincoln’s?

I’m also retired and don’t drive every day or very far, but I’m not having any problem keeping the battery charged. Your problem must be something else.

 

[Chuck734]

I would turn off the welcome lighting and always disable the auto start stop when starting. I always do three things when I start the vehicle. Start, select gear, and disable auto start stop. Pretty soon you will do it without thinking.

1.Select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Lighting.
4. Switch Welcome Lighting on or off.

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[greerl]

The car is less than a year old and I’m still having the same issues. I am retired and drive the car 3 to 4 times a week. My driving radius is approximately within 25 miles each time. The messages now appear each time I drive the car.

Dealership says battery is fine and they can’t find a problem and they don’t know why the car is getting the messages except MAYBE I don’t drive it enough to recharge the battery.

From reading this forum, is the bottom line the Lincoln Corsair is not for retirees? And, I have made a big mistake in purchasing this car just because I don’t drive for long periods of time?
I am very frustrated… I am paying $50,000 for a car that has issues but they are not the manufacturer’s fault, but mine? Winter is approaching so I will not be able to use the feature to remote start my car? My problem, not Lincoln’s?

New message appearing on the info screen each time I shut the car off: System off to save battery: Please turn ignition off or start engine. Dealership says Lincoln is aware but no code to fix at this time. Really?

Seens to me your car is broken. I can't speak to what may be wrong but rather than say not for retirees (I are one!), what I'd say is that you should trade up to a GT. Keeping the High Voltage battery charged also keeps the 12V battery charged plus I'm averaging better than 60 mpg!

 

[C Krohn]

I forgot about auto stop/start. I always turn it off.

 

[mellotron]

Our 2024 Corsair worked with our same driving habits, FOB stored within 12 feet of the parked car, etc., for almost one year. Then the "unlock by placing hand behind door handle" did not work. Soon after, we got our first (of many) "Remote services disabled to conserve battery" notifications on our phones.

Since June 2025 (writing this in late September) , the dealer has replaced our battery *three times*. The last time, they also replaced the battery monitor sensor. We continue to get Disabled messages.

We drive the car daily; we turn Auto Start/Stop off after putting it in Drive. Admittedly, most are short trips, but it is never not driven except the odd Saturday. A battery tender should not be required, nor should driving long trips just to charge the battery. Why should we have to incur the expense of a charger, plus electricity, and gasoline for long drives, just to make the car function? Yes, our 2014 MKC had less technology in it, but we never had any issues with it over 10 years of ownership with the same driving habits.

Since nobody has posted here for the past year, has anyone found a fix for this?