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2018 Lincoln Continental recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
21
Latest campaign
Aug 26, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Aug 26, 2022
Latches/locks/linkages1Feb 11, 2019

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 26, 2022Latest campaign
Aug 26, 202222V644000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V644000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022
Feb 11, 201919V077000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V077000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V077000 · Feb 11, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component21

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
21Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Latches/locks/linkages629000
Electrical system524000
Unknown or other419100
Back over prevention419000
Structure210000
Engine and engine cooling15000
Power train15000
Tires15000
Visibility/wiper15000
Exterior lighting15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Windows are all coming down even when I'm away traveling with the FOB nowhere near.”

    Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768633
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “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…”

    Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765949
  • Structure

    “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 driver’s side metal near the check strap was splitting, and…”

    Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757713

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2018 Lincoln Continental recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. The most recent, 22V644000 (reported August 26, 2022), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lincoln Continental?

Latches/locks/linkages is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Lincoln Continental?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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