Lincoln Corsair Lemon Law

Ford recalled Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids (alongside the Ford Escape PHEV) because a manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit, which may lead to thermal venting and a fire. Notably, a final repair was still being developed — and in the meantime owners were told to use Auto EV mode only and charge to no more than 80%.

When there is no repair available and you're told to limit how you charge and drive the vehicle, that's a real loss of use of a luxury SUV you're still paying for.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But this is exactly the kind of defect that can mature into a claim: if the eventual repair is delayed or doesn't work, or your Corsair has other unrepaired warranty defects, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Corsair has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Lincoln Corsair qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Lincoln pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.