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Ford confirmed that production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair would end as the company retools its Louisville Assembly Plant to build a new, more affordable midsize electric pickup on a next-generation EV platform. That shift has a ripple effect on Lincoln’s lineup, because the Corsair has been the brand’s smallest SUV and (for many shoppers) the easiest way to step into Lincoln ownership.

Below is a clear, non-rumor explanation of what’s happening, what “discontinued” actually means, and what to expect if you’re shopping for a Corsair.

If you have your eye on a compact luxury SUV with a quiet cabin, refined styling, and advanced tech, the 2026 Lincoln Corsair should be on your radar. It continues Lincoln’s recent updates to styling, safety, and in-car tech while adding a few key packaging tweaks and keeping the popular Grand Touring plug-in hybrid in the lineup. Even more importantly, Ford has announced that the Corsair is being phased out as the Louisville plant transitions to building an affordable EV pickup, which means this is one of your last chances to bring home a new Corsair.