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Lincoln Continental 2017–2020 (10th gen)
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- Price
- $44,720–$71,000
- MPG
- 21
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
A serene, space-rich farewell flagship with five-star crash scores; recurring door-latch woes and rapid depreciation are the asterisks.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 5 recalls was serious. About 4% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 28% of cars we track.
16.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 86% of other sedans we track.
Limousine-grade rear legroom; wide, lounge-like cabin.
Effortless 400-hp thrust in a soft, front-drive-based chassis; serenity over sport.
Sync 3 was easy to use if unspectacular; assist tech mid-pack for the era.
Exceptionally soft ride and famous multi-adjustable front seats; a genuine comfort standout.
Luxury brands like Lincoln tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
11 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2017–2020
- Latches/locks/linkages — 14 complaints (2017)
- Recall — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (2020)
- Electrical — 13 complaints (2017)
2020
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera22V644000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V442000
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, 2021-2
2019
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH19V077000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera22V644000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V442000
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, 2021-2
- Complaint clusterLatches/locks/linkages6 complaintscomplaints:LATCHES/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
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Drivers door latch is failing to engage properly making it so the door can not closed right away. No matter how you close the door it always pushes right back open sometimes the door will semi latch but still poses the hazard of opening while driving. It has been inspected by the dealer to confirm t
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention5 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 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 reasonabl
2018
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH19V077000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera22V644000
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.
- Complaint clusterLatches/locks/linkages5 complaintscomplaints:LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the driver
2017
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights16V731000
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 vi
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module17V123000
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
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH19V077000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera22V644000
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.
- Complaint clusterLatches/locks/linkages14 complaintscomplaints:LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact was unable to open the rear doors after several attempts. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not notified of the fa
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performe
- Complaint clusterStructure12 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Doors open while driving , happened 4 times in the last month . Back right door and drivers door 2 occasions on both doors . On line it says all Lincoln Continentals from 2017 2018 and 2019 were recalled and there telling me mine is not on the recall . This is a very dangerous situation this is my w
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention10 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera display was foggy or displayed a distorted image. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and it was confirmed that the rear-view camera was defective. The v
Cost to own$30,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$44,720–$71,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,100/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
27
Combined MPG
21
Horsepower
400 hp
Doors
4
Length
201.6 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Curb weight
4,224 lb
Cargo volume
16.7 cu ft
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