2019 Lincoln Continental problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages (7) · Structure:body (6) · Back Over Prevention (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
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 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 2022-08-26 · campaign 22V644000 · 277,040 vehicles
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.
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2019-02-11 · campaign 19V077000 · 27,609 vehicles
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.
Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (122)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-06-30 · 25E08-S1 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Power Train 2026-04-14 · 25E08 S1 · Emissions
new vehicle delivery hold - emissions recall 25e08 – supplement #1 certain 2016 – 2019 model year lincoln mkt, 2016 model year mks, and 2017 - 2020 model year continental vehicles with 3.7l engines powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Electrical System 2026-02-17 · SSM 54589 · Other
some 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync3 may experience various connectivity concerns with the ford app lincoln app including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through the ford app linco
Power Train 2025-12-13 · 25E08 · Emissions
certain 2017 - 2020 model year lincoln continental vehicles with 3.7l engines powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
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What owners report
2026-10-19 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 34,800 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln continental. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the driver-side front and rear power door latches became inoperable, causing the doors to remain ajar. the dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. the cont…”
2026-07-14 · Structure:body“faulty door latch. the door can open…”
2026-04-28 · Structure:body“we are unable to open the rear exterior doors from the outside of the car. we have confirmed on numerous occassions doors are unlocked and there are no child safety locks on . this is becoming a very dangerous situation. we took it to a local car repair service they said that it would be under nhtsa recall bulletin 19v077000 - however when we ca…”
2026-03-24 · Unknown Or Other“drivers door latch is failing to engage properly making it so the door can not closed right away. no matter how you close the door it always pushes right back open sometimes the door will semi latch but still poses the hazard of opening while driving. it has been inspected by the dealer to confirm the issue. there has been a recall for this exact i…”
2026-03-16 · Structure:body“drivers door latch takes a long time to unlatch/latch there have been numerous times where the door won’t close and stay closed. my door has also had to be left open as it won’t latch. this is a serious safety hazard there was a recall but my vin was not included. …”
2026-02-17 · Unknown Or Other“my 2019 door is not latching. i see that a recall was issued but my vehicle was not included …”
2025-08-31 · Electrical System“this vehicle has been repeatedly getting a "door fault service required" alert on the dashboard. i have even had the burglar alarm (horn honking and lights flashing) go off for no reason in my garage with my garage door shut. this is the exact problem that was covered with safety recall 19s03. for some reason, my vehicle was not included as part of…”
2025-07-24 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 29,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln continental. the contact stated that while the vehicle parked and occupied, while attempting to close the driver’s side door, the door failed to latch as intended. the contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed…”
2025-07-01 · Tires:sidewall · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln continental equipped with nokian tires, tire line: one, tires size: 235/50/r18, dot number: 03b431326. the contact stated while driving 65 mph and at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were inspected. the mechanic informed the contact that the…”
2025-06-29 · Structure:body“door opens while driving door latch failure …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.