Lincoln Continental recalls and problems
8 recalls and 264 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
264
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
3
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Lincoln Continental by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Continental | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Continental | 3 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Continental | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Continental | 4 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Continental | 0 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Continental | 1 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Continental | 3 | 63 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Most reported Lincoln Continental problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | |
| Unknown or Other | 35 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 31 | |
| Structure | 29 | |
| Suspension | 27 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | |
| Air Bags | 22 | |
| Power Train | 19 | |
| Visibility | 15 | |
| Steering | 13 |
All Lincoln Continental recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022… |
| 22V-644 | Aug 26, 2022 | 2017–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. |
| 19V-077 | Feb 11, 2019 | 2017–2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. |
| 17V-123 | Feb 27, 2017 | 2017 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. |
| 16V-731 | Oct 12, 2016 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. |
| 03V-144 | Apr 9, 2003 | 2000 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while… |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 99V-250 | Sep 20, 1999 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lincoln Continental?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Lincoln Continental has the most reports (75). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Continental have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Lincoln Continental model years 2000–2001, 2017–2020.
What are the most common Lincoln Continental problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, latches/locks/linkages problems most often.