2018 Lincoln Continental: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
18
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
22.2
Severity index
Severity index 22.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 27.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 22.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 22.2% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 22.2% |
| TIRES | 1 | 5.6% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 5.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 5.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, cited in 5 of 18 complaints (27.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.5x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V077000 | 11/02/2019 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 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. |
| 22V644000 | 26/08/2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 camer |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.