2017 Lincoln Continental

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.

Remedy. 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.

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.

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.

Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Risk. Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled

Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer, however that repair has since failed, leaving me with the same dangerous condition the recall was issued to correct. A door that cannot be opened from the outside while driving creates a serious safety risk to both the driver and passengers. I was forced to hire a locksmith just to access my vehicle and subsequently paid $1,142 out of pocket for professional diagnosis and parts. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate the adequacy of the recall 19S03 repair, as it has clearly failed to permanently resolve the defect. Ford should be held accountable for ensuring their recall repairs are effective and lasting. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message "4WD Off" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired; however, the contact expressed safety concerns that the repair might only be temporary. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: [XXX] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased stopping distance. The braking response is spongy, inconsistent, and unreliable. A “Low Brake Fluid” warning appears despite no visible external leak, suggesting an internal hydraulic failure. I almost hit a vehicle from behind on several occasions before finally stopping to safety due to these issues that occurred. All of this occurred without any warning indication. The master brake cylinder has already been replaced with a true Lincoln/Ford part; however, the issue persists. This indicates a deeper system-level defect rather than normal wear and tear. The vehicle is currently unsafe and dangerous to operate due to the risk of complete or partial brake failure. Lincoln/Ford have already acknowledged that there is definitely an issue with the braking system. The failure symptoms are consistent with internal hydraulic brake system defects and are similar in nature to known issues reported in other Ford/Lincoln vehicles built on related platforms, including 2017–2018 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Navigator models (TSB 21-2241 and Recall [XXX] ), although this VIN is not currently included in a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that the passenger side front door will not open from the inside.

Doors open while driving , happened 4 times in the last month . Back right door and drivers door 2 occasions on both doors . On line it says all Lincoln Continentals from 2017 2018 and 2019 were recalled and there telling me mine is not on the recall . This is a very dangerous situation this is my wives car and she does not like driving it anymore .

The rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental do not open from the outside when the exterior handle button is pressed. The doors do open from the inside. This failure is very similar to the symptoms described in Ford’s existing recall for defective door latches on 2017 Continental vehicles, but my VIN is not included in the recall. This is a safety hazard because first responders or bystanders may be unable to open the rear doors from outside during an emergency such as a fire or crash. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether the recall should be expanded to include additional VINs, including mine. The failure was intermittent initially and then the door latches eventually stopped working completely (from the exterior.

My car has had 1 or all 4 of the outside door latches fail for 3-4 times now over its lifetime. Only under warranty for 10 years or 100k miles. Very expensive repair, at $1500 for 1 latch, or $5500 for all 4. This is almost the value of the whole car now. This happens to ALL Lincoln Continentals and is very infamous & common for them & should be a lifetime recall warranty item for safety. Also, both Catalytic convertor show to be failing within 150k-165k miles which is way too soon. And another very expensive fix.

Upon startup 2 error messages appear. Driver Side Door Defaults Adaptive Cruise Control Default

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact was unable to open the rear doors after several attempts. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open as intended. The contact had to exit the vehicle and used the exterior door handle to open the door. The contact stated that a warning light was illuminated, but had disappeared afterwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, approximately six months later, the front driver’s side door failed to open as intended. The door was opened using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact received a renewal registration and was informed that there might be a recall on the VIN. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). However, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that started off last year not letting me open one of my back doors from the outside (which I did take to the dealership and got a quote but was too expensive), two weeks ago, it was both back doors not opening from the outside, then last night, the front passenger door stopped opening from the outside. It does not matter if I have the doors locked or not, I cannot open the three doors from the outside. There is a recall for this condition, but not on my VIN. I am worried that I am not going to be able to get into my car at all soon, and this is concerning since I do take my husband and pets with me sometimes. My husband has had triple bypass surgery and if something happened and I could not get to him, this would be a major safety issue.

Can't open the passenger side front door from the inside.

Antifreeze mix with oil , now my motor is bad only had care for 8 months , coolant system ran hot all of a sudden , warning light of overheating stopped asap and had car towed, first appearence on 09/28

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact had the trunk latch repaired under the recall. The contact stated that two years later the trunk latch failed. The trunk could be closed; however, the trunk failed to latch securely, and a rope was used to keep it securely closed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 40 MPH, the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental started using electronic door latches. When they fail, there is no way to open the door from the outside other than to break the window. The driver side door is the only door that has an emergency escape latch. If someone is trapped inside the car, even though the door is unlocked, it will not open if the switch is faulty. There is a notice online calling out the issue [XXX] . I believe this is a safety issue because if a child or unconscious passenger is in the vehicle during an accident, the door cannot be opened without breaking the glass. They cost several hundred dollars to fix and should be on the MFR to replace due to safety concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Door default warning appears when starting the vehicle.

Rear passenger door will not open. Lincoln has active recalls on other VINs but mine is not included. I ask that mine be included. My door will occasionally pop open, but the most common problem is the handle will not engage from the outside. My Lincoln has the door handle on the trim piece. This is a common recall but my car is not included. It needs to be as not being able to open a door or it randomly opening poses threat or harm to myself and my family.

Driver side rear door does not open from outside nor the inside . This is a safety concern because in an event of emergency we need to be able to exit the vehicle through all doors

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door could not be opened from outside the vehicle while using the exterior door handle. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door was occasionally independently unlatched and was unsecured. The failure occurred while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 112,000.

THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. THE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AND DOES NOT LATCH CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE PASSENGER RIDING IN THE FRONT SEAT. MY CAR IS PRESENTLY AT PLANET FORD IN HOUSTON TEXAS WHERE THEY ARE CHARGING ME $2000 FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH I FEEL IS NOT MY FAULT FOR THIS DEFECTIVE ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM DID OCCUR EARLIER BUT WE WERE ABLE TO CORRECT IT BY CLICKING THE LOCK. THAT IS NO LONGER WORKING FOR US, SO WE TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking spot, the message "Driver door latch not engaging" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that all four door locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that all four door locks and the lock modules needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,620.

Door latch failed and will not unlock the front passenger door. Dangerous situation if the battery dies. Similar recall but Lincoln said there's nothing they can do only 2019 was recalled for that. Would not make an exception. Dealer was surprised and advised me to report.

Door warning

Recall 19V-077 was performed in 2019. On [XXX] The passenger front door was closed and is now unable to open again from the inside or outside. A message is displayed on the dash stating "passenger front door open". Called Lincoln corporate support and spoke with Elaine, she told me the recall has already been performed, and cannot be performed again under any type of warranty or extension as the recall had a cutoff date and has "expired". No parts warranty on the superseded parts either. Told me I will have to come out of my pocket for diagnosis and repairs of the faulty parts installed under their safety recall. Considering the door is not fully latched and can just randomly open on its own given the right conditions this is neglect for my safety and other drivers or pedestrians on the road that may be near the moving vehicle if the door were to open on its own. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and coming upon a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact became aware of brake fluid underneath the vehicle near the wheel and brake hose. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop nearby and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the brake hose had failed. The brake hose and brake line had been replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the brake hose had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to the failure not being caused due to an accident there would be no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The driver door would not latch closed all of a sudden, had to be secure to drive to dealer through the use of a seat belt through the inside door handle. This occurred at approximately 65,000 miles. This repair was within my extended vehicle warranty.

The driver side passenger door handle failed and would not open from the outside. This occurred at approximately 75,003 miles. This repair was just outside my extended vehicle warranty.

The driver side rear passenger door would not latch closed and had to be secured to drive to dealer through the use of a seat belt through the inside door handle. This occurred at approximately 79,000 miles. This repair was not covered by dealer. This was a latch and motor repair of $1,000, also caused an expense of an additional $550 to me of a rental car as dealer did not get a part for 6 days. Lincoln Concierge could care less, just awful customer relations from Ford/Lincoln.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon attempting to open the doors, the doors failed to open. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side front doors failed to open from inside the vehicle, and the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors failed to open from inside or outside. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the exterior door handles needed to be replaced and that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletin: 18-2327. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that he noticed there was corrosion under the trunk lid, down the left side, and at the top. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that there was corrosion on the trunk aluminum. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact that while attempting to open the rear passenger’s side door, the door failed to open from outside. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the recall repair had previously been performed. The contact stated soon after the repair the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera display was foggy or displayed a distorted image. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and it was confirmed that the rear-view camera was defective. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer opened a Customer Satisfaction case with the contact and stated the vehicle would be repaired under NHTSA Campaign number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) when the parts became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 38,504.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear and the passenger’s side front door latches were inoperable. The contact stated that the doors could not be opened from outside of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the driver's side front door latch was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver's side front door was not able to be opened from outside the vehicle. The contact stated the failure had previously occurred in November 2023. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Drivers door latch will NOT lock/engage after opening door.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle was shifted into park, the front driver’s and passenger side door latch failed to engage. The contact stated that he had to manually unlock the door to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that the electronic door latch intermittently operated. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,720.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the parking brake activated, causing the driver to swerve, as the tires squealed. The driver was able to pull over. The contact was unable to release the parking brake. The vehicle was in LIMP Mode. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS brake module had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 22M03 (Replace front and/or side cameras if foggy); however, the dealer declined to perform the repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side cameras were intermittently foggy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and declined the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

The contact owns a 2017 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated the part became available and the camera has been replaced.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the camera image was cloudy creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,600. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the back-up camera alarm operated as needed; however, the display screen was not clear while reversing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-644. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASSIONS AND INFORMED THE PARTS WERENT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE RECALL.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was fuzzy and distorted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated upon reversing, the rearview camera was significantly foggy, impairing his vision of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera needed to be replaced; however, parts to do the recall repair were 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors could no longer be opened from outside the vehicle. The doors could only be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The failure was also intermittent with the front driver’s and front passenger’s side doors. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that he had experienced a clouded rear view camera image. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close and lock automatically as designed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the latch needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blowout. The blowout was on the middle of the tire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was informed that the tire failure was due to a rear axle and wheel misalignment failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle and replaced the tire; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer who diagnosed a failure with the subframe bolts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

3 of the 4 doors stopped opening from the outside. The door handles were completely inoperable.