Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2017 Lincoln Continental recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 22V644000 · reported August 26, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 277,040 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
NHTSA campaign 19V077000 · reported February 11, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · 27,609 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 17V123000 · reported February 27, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · 27,531 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 16V731000 · reported October 12, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 1,827 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 2, 2026 · Unknown or other
Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled
Jun 9, 2026 · Structure
Date of Incident: … Location: […] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: […]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed by an authorized…
May 29, 2026 · Power train · 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound…
Apr 14, 2026 · Service brakes
Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: […] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased stopping distance. The…
Apr 9, 2026 · Unknown or other
I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that the passenger side front door will not open from the inside.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 2, 2026.