Model-year record
2020 Lincoln Continental
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Complaints filed
7
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19.5
EPA estimate
Known issues
Back Over Prevention issues lead owner complaints (29% of 7 reports), followed by unknown or other (29%).
Share of all 7 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11530586, ODI 11516679.
Individual complaint reports(7)
Showing the 7 most recent reportsUnknown Or OtherJul 2025 · ODI 11677490Details +Close −
Passenger Door Latch sensor failure. Door Latches were under recall 2017 to 2019 Lincoln Continental sedans built from Nov. 30, 2015, through Nov. 14, 2018, at Ford's Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan to include 2020 manufactured in Flat Rock. My car was manufactured in Flat Rock, MI
- Reported
- Jul 2025
- Incident date
- Jul 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Latches/Locks/LinkagesApr 2024 · ODI 11580745Details +Close −
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. In addition, the rear passenger’s side door would not open from the outside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
- Reported
- Apr 2024
- Incident date
- Mar 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Back Over PreventionJul 2023 · ODI 11530586Details +Close −
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. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Reported
- Jul 2023
- Incident date
- Nov 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Back Over PreventionApr 2023 · ODI 11516679Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera became foggy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Reported
- Apr 2023
- Incident date
- Aug 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherApr 2021 · ODI 11413854Details +Close −
UNEXPLAINED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70S AND NOT FREEZING TEMPERATURES ALL YEAR (LIVING IN FRESNO CA). NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT I NOTICED IT WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 7 MILES.
- Reported
- Apr 2021
- Incident date
- Apr 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesOct 2020 · ODI 11365371Details +Close −
ON MY 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ABOUT ONE INCH HIGHER THEN THE GAS PEDAL. ON MOST CARS THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE EVEN IN HEIGHT. ON THIS CAR WHEN I MOVE MY FOOT TO STOP THE CAR I MUST LIFT MY FOOT. A FEW TIMES THE SIDE OF MY FOOT HAS HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING A MOMENTARY DELAY IN STOPPING.
- Reported
- Oct 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemMay 2020 · ODI 11323767 · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK FROM THE DASHBOARD AND UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED STICKING HIS HEAD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO CHIME AND THAT THE TRUNK WAS HEAVY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CALLED PALM SPRINGS MOTORS LOCATED AT 69-200 CA-111, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO HIM HAVING THE KEY FOB IN HIS POCKET, THE COMPUTER UNDERNEATH THE BUMPER WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE TRUNK TO CLOSE OR THAT THE KEY FOB MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160.
- Reported
- May 2020
- Incident date
- May 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- 1 injuries
Recalls(2)
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Back Over Prevention · 22V644000Details +Close −
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.
Open full NHTSA recall record →Back Over Prevention · 25V442000Details +Close −
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.
Open full NHTSA recall record →A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| Continental Coach | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| Continental AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Lincoln Continental: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Lincoln Continental?
Owners filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Continental. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Lincoln Continental?
The most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (29% of complaints) and unknown or other (29%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2020 Lincoln Continental, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lincoln Continental get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Lincoln Continental between 19 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.