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2020 Lincoln Continental recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
7owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Back over prevention: software

2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

2022-08-26 · campaign 22V644000 · 277,040 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (2)

Show 2 Canadian recalls

Visual system

2025-06-27 · campaign 2025-360

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

Visual system

2022-08-29 · campaign 2022-485

Issue: Over time, the coating on the lens for the rearview camera could degrade. If this happens, the rearview camera image may appear foggy or cloudy. Note: This recall only affected vehicles equipped with 360-degree camera systems. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.

Owner complaints (7)

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Continental (1 injuries reported). Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #22 for the most complaints (median 33).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Unknown or other2
Back over prevention2
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Latches/locks/linkages1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lincoln Continental.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD5★5★5★4★
2020 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD5★5★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2020 Lincoln Continental version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Continental AWD 2.7 L Automatic (S6)172520$3,350
Continental AWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6)162419$3,550
Continental AWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6)162419$3,550
Continental FWD 2.7 L Automatic (S6)182721$3,200
Continental FWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6)172620$3,350
Continental Coach 3.0 L Automatic (S6)162419$3,550
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.