2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

18

Owner Complaints

1 Crash

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

17

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

The 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Back Over Prevention (4 complaints), Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 581,689 vehicles.

Recall 22V644000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

| 277,040 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

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Recall 22V644000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

| 277,040 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

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Recall 19V077000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 27,609 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11703803 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | | 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's door latch. The contact was informed that the front driver's door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was concerned that the front driver's door might unlatch while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that an unknown recall was performed in 2019, and that the front driver's door latch was replaced. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
#11651153 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
At issue is the on board display “Park Brake Limited Function Service Required” sometimes followed by flashing brake light. When this happens vehicle needs to pull over and stop and release the parking brake to go back to normal. . Also, there are times when light flashes ithe alarm goes off. Multiple times to shut off. The diagnosis was a faulty ABS-Module, which is now obsolete by Lincoln. We have tried many venues to find one and major parts house said he found none available in the U.S. Talking with Lincoln they had no answers. Question not answered by Lincoln are we at risk driving this vehicle. At the time vehicle drives great, since the ABS-Module affects other main parts of the vehicle, we are worried if another function is disrupted will it cause an issue. Such as an accident. Question, can we continue to drive this car safely. All information I’ve included can be verified by Korum Lincoln in Puyallup, Wa. 253-845-6600. The obsolete ABS-Module is the problem. Our safety is a concern!
#11561568 | TIRES | | N/A miles
When rotating tires 12/22/2023, upon removal of the right front tire, it was discovered that the inner sidewall had split open about midway between the tread and the wheel rim, for a distance of about one foot. There was no advance warning of this, and no warnings or messages displayed on the vehicle prior. As this was the first wheel removed, I am not sure what the condition of the other tires may be. As all tires are original equipment to the car, which is 4.5 years old and has approximately 18,000 miles on the odometer, I suspect that all tires will likely need to be replaced as they are all the same date code and DOT number. I have tried to upload pictures, but the webpage doesn't let me.
#11524602 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed blurry images. The contact stated that several undisclosed dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
#11512191 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Safety Rating for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

The 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Ford Motor Company has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

22N03 S1 — SEATS

Certain 2017-2018 Model Year Continental Vehicles Drivers Seat Back Carrier Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Service Action: The seat back heating element is now available as a separate component and should be replaced with the seat back foam. Parts List Update: Part numbers have been added for the required seat...

TSB 22-2101 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This article supersedes TSB 21-2235 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2022 Navigator vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install an isolator onto the front cross tube on both...

SSM 49795 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the FordPass/LincolnWay App due to an erroneous deep sleep message. If the vehicle has been driven within 14 days and the battery state of charge is above 9.5 volts when the deep sleep message set,...

SSM 49658 — SEATS

Some 2017-2018 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with easy entry/exit seats may exhibit a concern where the driver seat only moves 1 inch (2.5 cm) during easy entry/exit instead of the full 2 inches (5 cm). This may be due to the software in the driver seat module (DSM). To correct...

TSB 21-2054 — SEAT BELTS

Some 2017-2020 Continental vehicles may experience driver seatbelts locking up and difficult to extend. This may be due to the seatbelt retractor contacting the B-pillar sheet metal causing the seat belt retractor to sit on an angle. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to add clearance between the...

TSB 21-2006 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

Some 2017-2020 Continental vehicles may exhibit a noisy or inoperative rear window blind. This may be due to corrosion within the rear window blind mechanism and/or poor engagement between the rear window blind motor and the mechanism. To correct the condition, floow the Service Procedure to install a shim kit...

SSM 48765 — STRUCTURE

Some 2017-2020 Lincoln Continentals may require the door latch assembly be serviced. When removing or replacing the door latch utilizing Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14, be certain to note latch emergency and door lock cylinder cable routing prior to any disassembly. Routing of these cables is critical to proper operation...

SSM 48270 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit the user customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their default settings. This may include IPCs set to languages other than English reverting back to English. This may be due to the characteristics of the software in the IPC. To...

SSM 48019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit the user customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their default settings. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

SSM 48019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit the user customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their default settings. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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