2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Issues in the 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR
5 forward collision avoidance warnings complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Complaints
While driving, received AWD, Traction Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Alert/Malfunction lights on instrument panel and notification that none of them were working. Happened consistently after starting vehicle while driving a few minutes. Had vehicle taken in to dealership to discover a new AWD module was needed and not covered by warranty. After further research, determined that there was a recall for the same part on the same model of our vehicle one year later but did not include our year model.
While driving with cruise control set, an pre-collision assist not available warning showed on the dashboard. Cruise control automatically switched off and the immediately slowed even when pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle began to jerk as if the brakes were automatically activated. When able to safely pull over and stop the vehicle, it would not go into park nor would it turn off. The vehicle would only turn off and start when the emergency parking brake had been applied. After inspection at a certified dealership and maintenance shop, the vehicle was diagnosed with major transmission malfunction. The transmission fluid had been completely burned out and metal shavings were present. I asked how could this happen, especially when the necessary maintenance service checks and procedures were in order. The technician said he didn't know. I checked the manufacturer's recall listing and there is a recall on the transmission but that...
I was involved in a front-end collision a ~7 ton commercial vehicle, their fault due to distracted driving while using a cell phone, in which the forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and air bags failed. My Corsair had to be towed since it did not run after the accident, the drivers door could not open, so had to crawl out the passenger side. The Corsair was taken to an autobody shop that day and within a week their preliminary visual estimate without tearing down was over half the value of the vehicle and has since been declared a total loss. I sustained injuries in the accident that will be treated for some time and can only speculate that had systems worked, there could have been a chance for less severe injuries or potentially avoided the collision altogether. The autobody shop and insurance has all commented they were surprised none...
INCIDENT #1: I WAS DRIVING ON A 45 MPH ROAD THAT I FREQUENTLY DRIVE. ALARM AND LIGHTS FLASHING TO WARN ME OF AN IMPENDING CRASH. **THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THIS ROAD DRIVING IN EITHER DIRECTION. 1/15/2021 INCIDENT#2. I WAS DRIVING ON A 45 MPH ROAD NEAR HOME. NAVIGATION STARTED ON ITS OWN GIVING DIRECTIONS GIVEN TO DRIVE TO A LOCATION THAT WAS NEVER ENTERED PREVIOUSLY INTO THE SYSTEM. 2/4//21
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Other 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR Problem Areas
Electrical System
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint