2020 Lincoln Continental Problems: 3 Known Issues

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NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

Campaign #19V07700011/02/2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

Campaign #22V64400026/08/2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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.

Campaign #25V44200027/06/2025

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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."

Campaign #17V12300027/02/2017

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Campaign #16V73100012/10/2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Lincoln Continental problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2020 Lincoln Continental has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Adaptive Steering fault — expensive steering module/wheel replacement, Parasitic battery drain / repeated dead battery, Foggy / cloudy 360-degree rearview camera image. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Lincoln Continental reliable?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Adaptive Steering fault — expensive steering module/wheel replacement. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Lincoln Continental problems?

Repair costs for known Lincoln Continental issues range from $1,200 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Adaptive Steering fault — expensive steering module/wheel replacement, typically costs $1,200-$5,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Adaptive Steering fault — expensive steering module/wheel replacement?

Continentals with Adaptive Steering can throw a 'Service Adaptive Steering' / steering fault warning, often disabling the variable-ratio steering feature. On 2018+ cars the actuator motor and controller are integrated into the steering wheel, so the entire wheel assembly may need… Repairs typically run $1,200-$5,000. Severity: high.

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Parasitic battery drain / repeated dead battery?

Owners report the 12V battery going dead from a parasitic draw, sometimes requiring multiple battery replacements before the real cause is found. Diagnoses have traced the drain to modules that fail to sleep — commonly the driver's seat module, but also door/liftgate switches and… Severity: medium.

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Foggy / cloudy 360-degree rearview camera image?

On Continentals equipped with the 360-degree surround-view camera, the anti-reflective coating on an inner camera lens can crack and degrade from UV exposure, making the rearview/surround image appear foggy or cloudy. A degraded image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle… Severity: medium.

2020 Lincoln Continental Problems: 3 Known Issues

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What are the most common Lincoln Continental problems?

Is the Lincoln Continental reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Lincoln Continental problems?

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Adaptive Steering fault — expensive steering module/wheel replacement?

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Parasitic battery drain / repeated dead battery?

What is the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Foggy / cloudy 360-degree rearview camera image?