2020 Lincoln Continental problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Back Over Prevention (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
Service bulletins (68)
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
2025-07-31 · Unknown 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…”
2024-04-02 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 93,000 mi“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 fai…”
2023-07-06 · Back 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 manufa…”
2023-04-12 · Back Over Prevention · 19,000 mi“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 re…”
2021-04-25 · Unknown Or Other · 5,000 mi“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.…”
2020-10-20 · Service Brakes · 200 mi“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.…”
2020-05-07 · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk · 160 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.