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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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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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Condition issue

509

Operating state

245

Thermal issue

163

Access/entry issue

140

Safety restraint issue

128

Reporting mechanism

113

Fluid issue

107

Engine behavior

95

Braking behavior

93

Safety restraint behavior

76

Driver assistance issue

68

Noise

68

Steering behavior

65

Vibration/harshness

65

Lighting behavior

61

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

57

Ride/handling behavior

54

HVAC behavior

41

Electrical issue

40

Performance issue

33

Smell

22

Starting behavior

18

Wiper/washer behavior

17

Infotainment behavior

15

Powering on/off behavior

13

Recent change

13

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…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.