Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 8, 2020
Ford Lincoln Corsair 2020 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Broken Springs
Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with potential rear coil spring fractures that could cause handling issues or road hazards, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers.
A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
“Ford Lincoln Corsair 2020 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Broken Springs.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79843-ford-lincoln-corsair-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall #20V470000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V470000).
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles due to a fractured rear coil spring that may separate and increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on October 8, 2020. Dealers will inspect and repair the suspension free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Lincoln Corsair, 2020
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has issued 643 other recalls since January 29, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2021) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Springs (January 29, 2026), Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (October 29, 2025), and Tesla 2026 Model Y Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (September 1, 2026). NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, with three mentioning a crash, one a fire, and two injuries, according to data received as of September 28, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Lincoln Corsair has insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and toe link brackets. The recall began November 4, 2020, and applies to specific models.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Vehicle Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will check for proper clearance between the rear coil spring and toe link bracket and may trim the bracket or install a new spring at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V470000 — Ford Lincoln Corsair 2020 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Broken Springs
Hello,
I own a Ford Lincoln Corsair 2020 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Broken Springs that is covered by recall 20V470000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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