2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has 9 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems with door latches failing to engage, causing issues such as doors not locking properly and opening unexpectedly while driving. There are also complaints related to steering fault and tire delamination causing wheel shuddering.
Common Issues- Door latch failure. Multiple reports indicate the driver’s side door latch does not engage properly, causing the door to remain unlatched or to unlatch on its own, with warnings like "door ajar" displayed.
- Intermittent door fault alerts. Some owners report repeated "door fault service required" alerts and false burglar alarms caused by latch malfunctions, despite existing recalls not covering their vehicles.
- Steering wheel malfunction. One complaint describes the steering wheel unexpectedly turning 90 degrees counterclockwise at 40 MPH, triggering an "Adaptive Steering Fault" message, requiring a steering wheel replacement.
- Tire delamination. A vehicle equipped with Nokian tires shows sidewall delamination causing the tires to become out-of-round and wheels to shudder at highway speeds; the dealer declined warranty coverage.
- Door latch related safety risk. Reports mention the door could open while driving, posing a risk of accident or injury, with some owners referencing the 19V077000 recall but not being included in it.
- Failure diagnosis and repair refusal. Several vehicles were diagnosed with latch pawl motor failure at dealership but repairs were either not performed or dealer assistance was refused.
- Manufacturer communication issues. Owners often notified the manufacturer about latch and tire issues but received limited or no assistance.
There are 4 recalls affecting the 2019 Lincoln Continental that address door latch and rearview camera functionality among other systems. These recalls involve safety components that could impact vehicle security and driver visibility.
Recalls- Door latch assembly. (NHTSA Campaign 19V077000/19S03) Affects 27,609 vehicles due to door latch pawl motors possibly not functioning properly, which can cause doors to open while driving. Dealers will replace latch assemblies on all four doors free of charge.
- Rearview camera software. (NHTSA Campaign 25V442000/25S72) Affects 200,186 vehicles caused by a software error that may produce a blank or persistent image on the rearview camera display, impairing driver rear visibility. Dealers will update software at no cost.
- Rearview camera lens. (NHTSA Campaign 22V644000/22S51) Affects 277,040 vehicles with 360-degree camera systems, where the anti-reflective lens coating degrades, leading to foggy or cloudy images that reduce rear visibility. Dealers will replace cameras free of charge.
Owners having repeated repairs involving door latch failures, steering malfunctions, or unresolved recall repairs may have protections under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims could help clarify rights regarding persistent defects or safety concerns.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Summary
2019
Model Year
9
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
504835
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
200186 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, 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.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
277040 vehicles affected
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.
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.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
27609 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2125251ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This vehicle has been repeatedly getting a "Door Fault Service Required" alert on the dashboard. I have even had the burglar alarm (horn honking and lights flashing) go off for no reason in my garage with my garage door shut. This is the exact problem that was covered with safety recall 19S03. For some reason, my vehicle was not included as part of this recall, even though it was built at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant where the other problematic vehicles came from. The build dates that were included in the recall were from November 30, 2015 through November 14, 2018. My vehicle was apparently outside of this range, but the problem continues. The cutoff date ranges for this recall was obviously too narrow because the problem persists. Now, because the applicable range was too narrow, I am left to have to pay for a factory mistake. Please expand the affected dates on recall 19S03. This is an issue that poses an imminent threat to the safety of this vehicle because the door latch is intermittently operative. There is a potential for the door to open while driving which poses a risk of accident and/or injury.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2113094LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and occupied, while attempting to close the driver’s side door, the door failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to assist with the cost for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2105120TIRES:SIDEWALL
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: One, Tires Size: 235/50/R18, DOT Number: 03B431326. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were inspected. The mechanic informed the contact that the interior of the sidewalls were delaminating, causing the tires to become out-of-round. Additionally, the contact was informed that the road force of the tires was significantly high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tires were inspected. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer would not provide warranty coverage. The contact stated that the manufacturer was unreachable. The tire failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2104572STRUCTURE:BODY
Door opens while driving Door latch failure
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2100447STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned approximately 90-degrees counterclockwise unintendedly while the vehicle continued driving straight. The message "Adaptive Steering Fault - Service Now" was displayed. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle later, the steering wheel returned to the center. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2090686LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door latch failed to lock the door properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the door latch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2090050LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front door latch did not latch as intended. The contact stated that the latch did not lock as needed, and the door ajar message was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that several times the door latched and unlatched independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,250.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2088755LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon gently closing the driver's side door, the door cinch system failed to activate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch pawl motor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 27,000. The VIN was not available.
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
ID: 2068853STRUCTURE:BODY
Drivers door would not latch at times. Dealers problem code shows latch problem with the front passenger also.