2018 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems

The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lincoln dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Lincoln Continental vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Lincoln Continental recalls

Recall 22V-644: Back Over Prevention

Reported Aug 26, 2022 · 277,040 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Recall 19V-077: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Feb 11, 2019 · 27,609 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.

Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

2018 Lincoln Continental problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Latches/Locks/Linkages	6
Electrical System	5
Unknown or Other	4
Back Over Prevention	4
Structure	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Tires	1
Power Train	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2018 Lincoln Continental complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 90,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door Fault - Use Inside Override Lever Map Pocket" was displayed and a chime sounded, disabling the Auto Hold, Cruise Control mode, and other functions. The message "Door Latch Fault" was displayed on the Ford Mobile App. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, the wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with Emissions Recall: 25E08. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be…

Structure · at 110,000 miles · reported Aug 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact became aware that the front driverâs side metal near the check strap was splitting, and while the driverâs door was opened, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the door might swing open but not stop midway as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Electrical System · at 67,000 miles · reported Jun 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery charge drained unexpectedly. The headlights and warning lights were flashing on and off with the horn honking unintendedly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 99,035 miles · reported Jun 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the driver's side door failed to latch immediately. The contact consistently pressed the button for the door to latch and lock. The failure had gotten progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number…

Electrical System · reported Mar 25, 2026

Vehicle door handles are prone to failure and unresponsive for the lock/unlock. Potential safety concern for customers like myself which should be brought to Lincolnâs attention. Driver side door handle and other door handles known to be unresponsive when locking/unlocking with keys or pressing button behind door handle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lincoln Continental: 22V-644 (back over prevention), 19V-077 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lincoln Continental?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (6 reports), followed by electrical system (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.