Car Record Book

2020 Lincoln Continental recalls & problems

The 2020 Lincoln Continental has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
2020 Lincoln Continental in an NHTSA crash test
2020 Lincoln Continental in an NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022 · 277,040 vehicles

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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2020 Lincoln Continental NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2020 Lincoln Continental NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.6%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.6%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Continental FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Continental AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Continental FWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Continental AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Continental AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Continental Coach

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other
2000—
Back over prevention
2000—
Electrical system
Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
1001—
Service brakes
1000—
Latches/locks/linkages
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.