What are your likes and dislikes concerning the Lincoln Corsair?

[sgracie]

I would keep an eye on it. Both my MKC and the new Corsair, are doing it. For me , it happens because of a light foot. Can’t really do a hard acceleration in a parking lot. First vehicle to ever do this.

Same for me. first vehicle to ever do this. it is hard to get used to. I came off of an 11-year-old impala! I contacted my salesperson yesterday. he has the standard 2.3 l. he said his car does it and it's just the car changing gears at the lower speeds.

 

[Rob w]

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Same for me. first vehicle to ever do this. it is hard to get used to. I came off of an 11-year-old impala! I contacted my salesperson yesterday. he has the standard 2.3 l. he said his car does it and it's just the car changing gears at the lower speeds.

Partly true. Yes, it does shift hard or with a hesitation between shifts, but mine jerks at slow speed, such as is a parking lot etc. At that speed it hasn’t done any shifting,just staying in first gear.

 

[Rob w]

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I don't experience this with my 2021 Reserve 2.3t loaded.

2.3 litre engine doesn’t do the jerking,only the 2.0. A known issue and still not corrected.

 

[Chase2020]

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Partly true. Yes, it does shift hard or with a hesitation between shifts, but mine jerks at slow speed, such as is a parking lot etc. At that speed it hasn’t done any shifting,just staying in first gear.

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[Chase2020]

I agree--it isn't shifting.If it was it would be shifting 3 times in 3 seconds and that wouldn't make any sense.

 

[Rob w]

I agree--it isn't shifting.If it was it would be shifting 3 times in 3 seconds and that wouldn't make any sense.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[sgracie]

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Partly true. Yes, it does shift hard or with a hesitation between shifts, but mine jerks at slow speed, such as is a parking lot etc. At that speed it hasn’t done any shifting,just staying in first gear.

it's going much better for me now. I'm learning to keep a very very light foot on the gas pedal it really low speeds. I'm honestly loving this car. just a lot of things to get used to. cars have changed a lot and 11 years!

 

[Chase2020]

it's going much better for me now. I'm learning to keep a very very light foot on the gas pedal it really low speeds. I'm honestly loving this car. just a lot of things to get used to. cars have changed a lot and 11 years!

I actually find that a light foot is worse. If you are able to take off fast and reach a speed over 20 right away you don't feel the bumps as much. It's having to keep it around 13 to 18 and maybe having to slow and accelerate within that range that the bumps really show.

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[sgracie]

I actually find that a light foot is worse. If you are able to take off fast and reach a speed over 20 right away you don't feel the bumps as much. It's having to keep it around 13 to 18 and maybe having to slow and accelerate within that range that the bumps really show.

Yes, I do agree with that!

 

[BruBer]

I’ve owned my 2020 Corsair Reserve since mid November 2020 and have driven it on a 3,000 mile jaunt in February and a cross-country road trip recently in June 2021.
I was mesmerized by the Corsair after having leased a few Lincoln’s in the past - a first adopter on the 2015 MKC, a 2012 MKZ, my wife had a 2014 MKZ and before that, she owned an incredible 2006 LS that we purchased and way back, we owned a beautiful 1989 Continental.
We are fortunate to be connected with a great dealership in Indianapolis that spoils us!
We liked “mostly”everything about all of these cars and the things we didn’t care for were rarely surprises for us!
We bought our new Corsair outright after researching the car from front to back, top to bottom. We liked how it looked from the beginning - still do!
Our most recent trip was to Utah and the surrounding states - all in the midst of a dangerous heat wave. For 5 days straight, the high was 109°! Our trip was mostly driving with a handful of out-of-car experiences due to the temperatures. The Corsair impressed us considerably! It’s a great 2 person road car, comfortably handling us and all of our gear. The people that complain about noisy cars must have a keen sense of hearing with a very low tolerance for noise! Remember, we’ve owned several Lincoln’s, most of which were quiet but, the Corsair is by far the best! It’s a pleasure over the road regardless of the roughness. We have 20” tires/wheels which tend to bounce more but this car soaked up the roughness!
I’ll not bother you with a long list of the things I like nor the short list of those items that irritate me (transmission roughness!). I’m certainly a 2.0L engine fan, especially cross country getting 30.3 mpg average figured the old fashioned way (calculator). The onboard computer gave us 30.6. Also, plenty of power and torque! We were above 6,000 ft. over a week and as high as 11,000 ft. twice with zero affect on this remarkable 122 cu. in. motor!! Yes, only 122 cu. in.!!
I very much appreciate the build quality throughout. It’s a quality SUV!
We were in 6 National Parks, 8 states, a few deserts and up and down countless mountains on some very exciting, twisty and at times, very dangerous roads but the Corsair took it all in stride, much of the time at higher altitudes!
I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t concerned when we left Indy, knowing about the dangerous heat wave we we’re heading into - poor judgement? Probably, but “tripping” is what we do in our retirement years! The heat never phased the Corsair, allowing us to see the desert southwest without worry!
And before you ask, no, I don’t work for Lincoln! I am a retired real estate agent and my wife worked in our church for 24 years! We are lifetime members of the Lincoln Family and we love our Corsair and can easily overlook the very few dislikes. It’s not perfect but mighty close!

 

[sgracie]

I’ve owned my 2020 Corsair Reserve since mid November 2020 and have driven it on a 3,000 mile jaunt in February and a cross-country road trip recently in June 2021.
I was mesmerized by the Corsair after having leased a few Lincoln’s in the past - a first adopter on the 2015 MKC, a 2012 MKZ, my wife had a 2014 MKZ and before that, she owned an incredible 2006 LS that we purchased and way back, we owned a beautiful 1989 Continental.
We are fortunate to be connected with a great dealership in Indianapoli that spoils us!
We liked “mostly”everything about all of these cars and the things we didn’t care for were rarely surprises for us!
We bought our new Corsair outright after researching the car from front to back, top to bottom. We liked how it looked from the beginning - still do!
Our most recent trip was to Utah and the surrounding states - all in the midst of a dangerous heat wave. For 5 days straight, the high was 109°! Our trip was mostly driving with a handful of out-of-car experiences due to the temperatures. The Corsair impressed us considerably! It’s a great 2 person road car, comfortably handling us and all of our gear. The people that complain about noisy cars must have a keen sense of hearing with a very low tolerance for noise! Remember, we’ve owned several Lincoln’s, most of which were quiet but, the Corsair is by far the best! It’s a pleasure over the road regardless of the roughness. We have 20” tires/wheels which tend to bounce more but this car soaked up the roughness!
I’ll not bother you with a long list of the things I like nor the short list of those items that irritate me (transmission roughness!). I’m certainly a 2.0L engine fan, especially cross country getting 30.3 mpg average figured the old fashioned way (calculator). The onboard computer gave us 30.6. Also, plenty of power and torque! We were above 6,000 ft. over a week and as high as 11,000 ft. twice with zero affect on this remarkable 122 cu. in. motor!! Yes, only 122 cu. in.!!
I very much appreciate the build quality throughout. It’s a quality SUV!
We were in 6 National Parks, 8 states, a few deserts and up and down countless mountains on some very exciting, twisty and at times, very dangerous roads but the Corsair took it all in stride, much of the time at higher altitudes!
I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t concerned when we left Indy, knowing about the dangerous heat wave we we’re heading into - poor judgement? Probably, but “tripping” is what we do in our retirement years! The heat never phased the Corsair, allowing us to see the desert southwest without worry!
And before you ask, no, I don’t work for Lincoln! I am a retired real estate agent and my wife worked in our church for 24 years! We are lifetime members of the Lincoln Family and we love our Corsair and can easily overlook the very few dislikes. It’s not perfect but mighty close!

Thank you for your review I purchased my first Lincoln mid June of this year. A Corsair Standard 2.0 Liter Turbo. I am truly loving it. I came off of an 11 year old Chevy Impala. It served me well and owed me nothing. But in these last two years it has nickle and dimed me terribly. Upon finding my Corsair I discovered something: cars have sure come a long ways in 11 years! I do wish they would make their cargo covers retractable but other than that...I think I am a Lincoln gal now. Yes, as you said the gear shifting can be a tad rough at times but it just handles differently than my previous vehicle and I am learning and adjusting. Yes, I do think I am a Lincoln gal now.

 

[bbf2530]

Hi gang. Not sure if this has been previously mentioned in the 6 pages of this thread, but thought it worth mentioning: The Owners Manual mentions that new vehicle transmission operation/shifting will be rough for a while, until the adaptive transmission system "learns" the driving habits of the owner. This will also occur when the battery has been disconnected/replaced.

I realize some who have posted here are not talking about a new vehicle and have more than enough miles for the adaptive transmission function to learn, and I am certainly not downplaying their concerns, since their Corsairs should have smoothed out by now.
Therefore, I am only directing this information to brand new owners.

Good luck.

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[Chase2020]

Hi gang. Not sure if this has been previously mentioned in the 6 pages of this thread, but thought it worth mentioning: The Owners Manual mentions that new vehicle transmission operation/shifting will be rough for a while, until the adaptive transmission system "learns" the driving habits of the owner. This will also occur when the battery has been disconnected/replaced.

I realize some who have posted here are not talking about a new vehicle and have more than enough miles for the adaptive transmission function to learn, and I am certainly not downplaying their concerns, since their Corsairs should have smoothed out by now.
Therefore, I am only directing this information to brand new owne

Hi gang. Not sure if this has been previously mentioned in the 6 pages of this thread, but thought it worth mentioning: The Owners Manual mentions that new vehicle transmission operation/shifting will be rough for a while, until the adaptive transmission system "learns" the driving habits of the owner. This will also occur when the battery has been disconnected/replaced.

I realize some who have posted here are not talking about a new vehicle and have more than enough miles for the adaptive transmission function to learn, and I am certainly not downplaying their concerns, since their Corsairs should have smoothed out by now.
Therefore, I am only directing this information to brand new owners.

Good luck.

Looking at the last three postings, I would say Lincoln has got their friends, family or employees out in force. They are not convincing me.

 

[bbf2530]

Looking at the last three postings, I would say Lincoln has got their friends, family or employees out in force. They are not convincing me.

Hi Chase. Your theory would be the equivalent of someone stating that those who are here complaining (like you) must be lying plants from competing manufacturers. Are you? I would not make that accusation, so perhaps you shouldn't make blind accusations either.

Since you quoted me, I will speak only for myself. You are incorrect.

So perhaps read more carefully. For example, where I clearly state "I realize some who have posted here are not talking about a new vehicle and have more than enough miles for the adaptive transmission function to learn, and I am certainly not downplaying their concerns, since their Corsairs should have smoothed out by now."

My post was only ~5 sentences long, so it should not have been very difficult to read and comprehend.

No one accused you of anything, so have a little common courtesy.

Good luck.

 

[Chase2020]

Hi Chase. Your theory would be the equivalent of someone stating that those who are here complaining (like you) must be lying plants from competing manufacturers. Are you? I would not make that accusation, so perhaps you shouldn't make blind accusations either.

Since you quoted me, I will speak only for myself. You are incorrect.

So perhaps read more carefully. For example, where I clearly state "I realize some who have posted here are not talking about a new vehicle and have more than enough miles for the adaptive transmission function to learn, and I am certainly not downplaying their concerns, since their Corsairs should have smoothed out by now."

My post was only ~5 sentences long, so it should not have been very difficult to read and comprehend.

No one accused you of anything, so have a little common courtesy.

Good luck.

Didn't mean to reply just to you. I stand by my beliefs, as is my right. Just a little too coincidental to suddenly have 3 positive reviews. Just as it was odd after I mentioned I was going to look at the Acura RDX there happened to be two positive Corsair reviews saying they came to Corsair after having the Acura. I'm done here anyway. Catch me on the Mercedes GLE pages. Only good news so far.

 

[bbf2530]

Didn't mean to reply just to you. I stand by my beliefs, as is my right. Just a little too coincidental to suddenly have 3 positive reviews. Just as it was odd after I mentioned I was going to look at the Acura RDX there happened to be two positive Corsair reviews saying they came to Corsair after having the Acura. I'm done here anyway. Catch me on the Mercedes GLE pages. Only good news so far.

Hi Chase. Why the need to start an argument where there was none? Who has questioned your beliefs? The answer would be...no one.
Another person talking about their own personal experience is not a challenge to your "beliefs" and should not be taken that way.

In case you forgot, the title of this thread is "What are your likes and dislikes concerning the Lincoln Corsair?"

You have the right to express yourself about your dislikes and problems and did so. And others have the right to express their likes and lack of problems and did so. So let's not bring up some false argument about "rights".

As I clearly stated, no one has accused you of being a lying plant from competitive manufacturers, so do not falsely accuse others.

And again, if you take the time to read my first reply that you quoted, it is not a positive reply, nor a negative reply. It simply explains what the Owners Manual states about shift patterns on new vehicles needing time to break in. And specifically states that the information I provided does not apply to those with already broken-in vehicles.
Couldn't be clearer that it does not apply to people still having an issue after their vehicle is broken-in...if read through unbiased eyes.

So again, there is no need to start needless arguments, or scream about "rights'" when no one has infringed on yours.

Good luck on your other forums.

EDIT- P.S. No, I won't be able to "catch you on the Mercedes GLE pages". Don't own a Mercedes. So have no need to go there to either praise, complain, or help others with information about them. So sincerely...good luck.

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[syl]

... I’m certainly a 2.0L engine fan, especially cross country getting 30.3 mpg average figured the old fashioned way (calculator). The onboard computer gave us 30.6.

Which suggests that the onboard trip computer is at least close to being correct.

We were above 6,000 ft. over a week and as high as 11,000 ft. twice with zero affect on this remarkable 122 cu. in. motor!!

Brian Head? I spent a bit of time in that area back in 2015, and absolutely love the southwest.

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

I’ve owned my 2020 Corsair Reserve since mid November 2020 and have driven it on a 3,000 mile jaunt in February and a cross-country road trip recently in June 2021.
I was mesmerized by the Corsair after having leased a few Lincoln’s in the past - a first adopter on the 2015 MKC, a 2012 MKZ, my wife had a 2014 MKZ and before that, she owned an incredible 2006 LS that we purchased and way back, we owned a beautiful 1989 Continental.
We are fortunate to be connected with a great dealership in Indianapolis that spoils us!
We liked “mostly”everything about all of these cars and the things we didn’t care for were rarely surprises for us!
We bought our new Corsair outright after researching the car from front to back, top to bottom. We liked how it looked from the beginning - still do!
Our most recent trip was to Utah and the surrounding states - all in the midst of a dangerous heat wave. For 5 days straight, the high was 109°! Our trip was mostly driving with a handful of out-of-car experiences due to the temperatures. The Corsair impressed us considerably! It’s a great 2 person road car, comfortably handling us and all of our gear. The people that complain about noisy cars must have a keen sense of hearing with a very low tolerance for noise! Remember, we’ve owned several Lincoln’s, most of which were quiet but, the Corsair is by far the best! It’s a pleasure over the road regardless of the roughness. We have 20” tires/wheels which tend to bounce more but this car soaked up the roughness!
I’ll not bother you with a long list of the things I like nor the short list of those items that irritate me (transmission roughness!). I’m certainly a 2.0L engine fan, especially cross country getting 30.3 mpg average figured the old fashioned way (calculator). The onboard computer gave us 30.6. Also, plenty of power and torque! We were above 6,000 ft. over a week and as high as 11,000 ft. twice with zero affect on this remarkable 122 cu. in. motor!! Yes, only 122 cu. in.!!
I very much appreciate the build quality throughout. It’s a quality SUV!
We were in 6 National Parks, 8 states, a few deserts and up and down countless mountains on some very exciting, twisty and at times, very dangerous roads but the Corsair took it all in stride, much of the time at higher altitudes!
I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t concerned when we left Indy, knowing about the dangerous heat wave we we’re heading into - poor judgement? Probably, but “tripping” is what we do in our retirement years! The heat never phased the Corsair, allowing us to see the desert southwest without worry!
And before you ask, no, I don’t work for Lincoln! I am a retired real estate agent and my wife worked in our church for 24 years! We are lifetime members of the Lincoln Family and we love our Corsair and can easily overlook the very few dislikes. It’s not perfect but mighty close!

I'm NE of Indy 40mins. Enjoyed reading your post. I purchased a 2021 Corsair Reserve 2.3t fully loaded in May 2021. I fell in love with the design, looks and options. I've never owned a Ford/Lincoln product, not disappointed yet and hope I wont be. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the Sales person at Indy's dealership. They didn't have a Corsair on the lot that I wanted but he could have helped find me one. I only hope their Service department is top of the line! I drove 5hrs to pick up my Corsair. After the construction evens out around the dealership area I'm going to go introduce myself to the Service department.

 

[BruBer]

Obviously we both used the same dealership - and I hope you have a good experience. I’ve been through 2 sales people over the years first (one retired - boo!). The lady that sold me the Corsair was pretty knowledgeable on the car and she seemed to navigate the dealership well (important!).
After 2 prior visits, we went in to buy the Corsair we wanted - they had 35+ to choose from - and after about a 2 hour wait, we we’re told that the numbers we had already agreed on, had changed. Due to a couple of new promotions that had just come available , we were saving an additional $2,400! Obviously, we were pleased (shocked!).
So far, I feel a bit “disconnected” from the current new location and, as you said, the construction feels as though it’s permanent! Any service, warranty work, etc., that we’ve done so far, I had them pick our car up and bring it back to our home - 54 miles round trip. I’m a bit of a gear head and would rather be there and have face-to-face experiences but I’m okay with texting and calling - so far! Fortunately I know a few people in the service area. My only issue with this concept is that twice, an item I asked them to look at was overlooked, not a game changer, just irritating.
I hope you enjoy the Corsair as much as we have! After exploring and researching the car - and getting the surprise price drop, our out the door price more than pleased us. I have to work at times our our relationship with the dealership but it has been worth the effort! Good luck!

 

[Torch Wayne]

I'd like to know what people love about their Lincoln Corsair - and what they don't love about it. Let's hear it!

My 2020 Corsair has a few problems. Just returned from Fox Motors in Traverse City MI. My complaints are, the heads up display rotates on its own to a off level position. The display inside the speedometer has disappeared ! Lincoln help line says the dealer can disable the start stop feature but no one there knows anything about it. Lincoln says that can be done by reprogramming the key fob! My right knee is sore from banging on the center console! I'm 6"1" should have got the Nauitilis?(MKX)