NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Lincoln Continental
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 2 NHTSA recalls and 16 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Lincoln dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Lincoln Continental, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #22V644000Reported August 26, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA #19V077000Reported February 11, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.