2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

7

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

The 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 7 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:SOFTWARE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Back Over Prevention (2 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 754,317 vehicles.

Recall 25V442000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

| 200,237 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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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 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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Owner Complaints for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11677490 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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
#11580745 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side door would not open from the inside. In addition, the rear passenger’s 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.
#11530586 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | N/A miles
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.
#11516679 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | | 19,000 miles
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.
#11413854 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 5,000 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

The 2020 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 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SSM 50630 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some 2019-2020 Continental Coach Door vehicles may exhibit a Door Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes B11C0 and/or B11C1 present in the door latch module-Left rear (DCMG) and/or door latch module-right rear (DCMH). Vehicle may also exhibit the need to pull the...

SSM 50630 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Some 2019-2020 Continental Coach Door vehicles may exhibit a Door Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes B11C0 and/or B11C1 present in the door latch module-Left rear (DCMG) and/or door latch module-right rear (DCMH). Vehicle may also exhibit the need to pull the...

SSM 50630 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2019-2020 Continental Coach Door vehicles may exhibit a Door Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes B11C0 and/or B11C1 present in the door latch module-Left rear (DCMG) and/or door latch module-right rear (DCMH). Vehicle may also exhibit the need to pull the...

SSM 49689 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles may exhibit a concern where the belt minder is difficult to activate/deactivate. This may be due to the procedural timing. The Workshop Manual Section 413-01 has been updated to reflect the corrected timing required for this procedure.

SSM 49664 — STRUCTURE

Some 2019-2020 Continental Coach Door Edition vehicles may require diagnosis or repair specific to the coach door system. For support, diagnostic information, or for service parts specific to the coach door system, visit https://www.coachdoorcontinental.com/dealers.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

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

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