The 2019 Lincoln Continental is associated with 31 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Doors, Latches & Locks, accounting for 6 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 6-cyl, 3.7l 6-cyl, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 21 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 31 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Doors, Latches & Locks (6 / 19%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 19–21 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Continental AWD | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Continental Coach | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 10.6% |
| 4 DR AWD | | | | | 10.6% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Lincoln Continental models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2019 Lincoln Continental recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →