2018 Lincoln Continental Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Continental years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln Continental. That ranks 11th out of 12 Continental model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 99,035 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lincoln Continental problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 29% | 99,035 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 24% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 19% | 25 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 19% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 7,103 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lincoln Continental recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Windows are all coming down even when I'm away traveling with the FOB nowhere near.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door Fault - Use Inside Override Lever Map Pocket" was displayed and a chime sounded, disabling the Auto Hold, Cruise Control mode, and other functions. The message "Door Latch Fault"…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact became aware that the front driverâs side metal near the check strap was splitting, and while the driverâs door was opened, there was a cracking sound coming from…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery charge drained unexpectedly. The headlights and warning lights were flashing on and off with the horn honking unintendedly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the…
Other Lincoln Continental years
← 2017 Continental · 2019 Continental →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Continental | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 Continental | 32 | 3 |
| 2018 | 21 | 2 |
| 2017 Continental | 75 | 4 |
| 2002 Continental | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 Continental | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 Continental | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 Continental | 42 | 2 |
| 1998 Continental | 72 | 1 |
| 1997 Continental | 96 | 1 |
| 1996 Continental | 48 | 2 |
| 1995 Continental | 70 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, back over prevention problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Lincoln Continental a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Continental model years, the 2018 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.