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
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
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
10.6%
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
10.6%
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 / highway
18 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
Continental AWD
20mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 25 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
Continental FWD
20mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
Continental AWD
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Continental AWD
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Continental Coach
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Regular 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 area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Unknown or other
2
0
0
0
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Back over prevention
2
0
0
0
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Electrical system Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
1
0
0
1
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Service brakes
1
0
0
0
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Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jul 25, 2025Unknown or other Passenger Door Latch sensor failure. Door Latches were under recall 2017 to 2019 Lincoln Continental sedans built from Nov. 30, 2015, through Nov. 14, 2018, at Ford's Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan to include 2020 manufactured in Flat Rock. My car was manufactured in Flat Rock, MI
Mar 25, 2024 · 93,000 milesLatches/locks/linkages The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driverâs side door would not open from the inside. In addition, the rear passengerâs side door would not open from the outside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Nov 1, 2022Back over prevention The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Aug 12, 2022 · 19,000 milesBack over prevention The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera became foggy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Apr 23, 2021 · 5,000 milesUnknown or other UNEXPLAINED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70S AND NOT FREEZING TEMPERATURES ALL YEAR (LIVING IN FRESNO CA). NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT I NOTICED IT WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 7 MILES.
Aug 13, 2020 · 200 milesService brakes ON MY 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ABOUT ONE INCH HIGHER THEN THE GAS PEDAL. ON MOST CARS THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE EVEN IN HEIGHT. ON THIS CAR WHEN I MOVE MY FOOT TO STOP THE CAR I MUST LIFT MY FOOT. A FEW TIMES THE SIDE OF MY FOOT HAS HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING A MOMENTARY DELAY IN STOPPING.
May 3, 2020 · 160 miles · 1 injuryElectrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK FROM THE DASHBOARD AND UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED STICKING HIS HEAD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO CHIME AND THAT THE TRUNK WAS HEAVY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CALLED PALM SPRINGS MOTORS LOCATED AT 69-200 CA-111, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO HIM HAVING THE KEY FOB IN HIS POCKET, THE COMPUTER UNDERNEATH THE BUMPER WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE TRUNK TO CLOSE OR THAT THE KEY FOB MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.