LINCOLN CORSAIR (2021) recall — Power Train
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with a risk of unexpected neutral shift causing loss of drive power. Owners must update HPCM software for safety.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles that may shift unexpectedly into neutral, causing loss of drive power. This could increase crash risk during normal driving. The fix involves updating the HPCM software at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80563-ford-lincoln-corsair-2021-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80563-ford-lincoln-corsair-2021-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V133000
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“Ford Lincoln Corsair 2021 Power Train Recall: Risk of Loss of Drive Power.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80563-ford-lincoln-corsair-2021-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #25V133000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V133000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly. This loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with the specific HPCM software issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face unexpected loss of drive power during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Lincoln Corsair was previously repaired under recall number 24V-330. The recall covers vehicles with the specific HPCM software issue that may shift into neutral unexpectedly.
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What to do — step by step
Update HPCM Software
Dealers will update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software for free to prevent unexpected neutral shifts.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Questions people ask
Why is my Lincoln Corsair being recalled?
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Lincoln Corsair was previously repaired under recall number 24V-330, as this recall covers vehicles with the specific HPCM software issue.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will handle it at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V133000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V133000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V133000 (February 28, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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