Model year
2019 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 33 complaints for the 2019 Lincoln Continental (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (8), STRUCTURE:BODY (7), BACK OVER PREVENTION (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 63 complaints
- 2001 32 complaints
- 2002 33 complaints
- 2017 75 complaints
- 2018 21 complaints
- 2019 33 complaints
- 2020 7 complaints
Recalls
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit,…
22V644000 · Aug 26, 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…
19V077000 · Feb 11, 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.
Complaints
33 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.106 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.106 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Continental FWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Continental AWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Continental FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Continental AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Continental Coach · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2019 Lincoln Continental at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.