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2019 Lincoln Continental Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln Continental, most often about the doors and locks (25% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles). It is 5th of 7 Continental model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 Lincoln Continental problems
Doors and locks
8 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver's side door latch failed to operate as needed. The failure rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front door latch did not latch as intended. The contact stated that the latch did not lock as needed, and the door ajar message was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that several times the door…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: body.
Electrical
5 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the âno key detectedâ warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that whenever the sign was off, the vehicle would start up right away. The contact stated that the…
Backup camera
5 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v6440000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera image was very distorted, foggy, and cloudy. The contact later received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 22v644000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 13%Steering
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned approximately 90-degrees counterclockwise unintendedly while the vehicle continued driving straight. The message "adaptive steering fault - service now" was displayed. The contact stated that upon…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lincoln Continental recalls
Backup camera: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Lincoln Continental
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Continental?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: doors and locks (8 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); body and structure (7 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln Continental have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 27, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Lincoln Continental?
- It is 5th of 7 Continental model years by number of complaints, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.