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Lincoln Continental
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
1,478
Active records
Recalls
23
Active records
TSBs
629
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
7
Injuries
79
Crashes
76
Fires
81
Top reported issues — Lincoln Continental
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Oct 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the driver-side front and rear power door latches became inoperable, causing the doors to remain ajar. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The contact expressed safety concerns regarding the door latch failure while operating the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign…
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Oct 2, 2026
Windows are all coming down even when I'm away traveling with the FOB nowhere near.
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed 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…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Sep 2, 2026
Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed 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 driver’s side metal near the check strap was splitting, and while the driver’s 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…
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Jul 14, 2026
Faulty door latch. The door can open
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed 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.
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed 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…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed Jun 9, 2026
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer, however that repair has since failed, leaving me with the same dangerous condition the recall was issued to correct. A door that cannot be opened from the…
2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Filed May 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message 4WD Off was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure…