Lincoln Corsair rear coil springs can rub and break

NHTSA campaign 20V470000 · Reported 2020-08-10 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Serious, since a spring can break without warning and either upset the handling or fall into traffic; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but have it checked soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Corsairs there may not be enough space between the rear coil springs and a nearby suspension bracket. The two parts can touch and rub, and the spring can break as a result. A broken rear spring can change the way the vehicle handles, and a piece can come off the car and land on the road, where it becomes a hazard for other drivers. Either way, the chance of a crash goes up. Dealers check the gap, trim the bracket if needed, and fit a new spring free.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Corsair is covered. 2. Contact your Lincoln dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 20S41) for the free inspection and repair. 3. If the rear of the car starts clunking, sagging, or handling oddly, stop driving it and have it towed to the dealer.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Lincoln Corsair

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Lincoln rear suspension parts break or come loose? · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking.
Safety risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.