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2020 Lincoln Continental recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 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
7
Latest campaign
Jun 27, 2025

Recall summary by component2

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention2Jun 27, 2025

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 27, 2025Latest campaign
Jun 27, 202525V442000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
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
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).

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Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other229000
Back over prevention229000
Latches/locks/linkages114000
Service brakes114000
Electrical system114001

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

  • 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.”

    Filed 07/31/2025 · ODI 11677490
  • Latches/locks/linkages

    “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.”

    Filed 04/02/2024 · ODI 11580745
  • 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.”

    Filed 07/06/2023 · ODI 11530586

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2020 Lincoln Continental recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. The most recent, 25V442000 (reported June 27, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Lincoln Continental recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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