Lincoln Continental Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns covering at least one Lincoln Continental model year (1982–2020). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Lincoln Continental recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1994–2020
Campaign	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2017	2018	2019	2020
25V442000 Rear camera	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
22V644000 Rear camera	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered
19V077000 Latch	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered
17V123000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V731000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
03V144000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V258000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V250000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V323000 Structure	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V269000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V028000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V009000 Lighting	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V025000 Vehicle speed control	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V019000 Engine	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V176000 Power train	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V166000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
96V009000 Lighting	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V129000 Brake	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 39 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2019, 2020 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 25V442000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software

54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V442000

Listed for 2017–2020 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V644000 Filed Aug 26, 2022

Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera

62% repairedof 277,040 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V644000

Listed for 2017, 2018, 2019 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V077000 Filed Feb 11, 2019

Doors May Open While Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch

86.8% repairedof 27,609 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V077000

Listed for 2017 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V123000 Filed Feb 27, 2017

Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

85.8% repairedof 27,531 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V123000

Listed for 2017 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V731000 Filed Oct 12, 2016

Incorrect Headlight Lenses/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

80.2% repairedof 1,827 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V731000

Listed for 1999, 2000 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V144000 Filed Apr 9, 2003

FORD/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Air bags · frontal

Repair progress not yet reported43,459 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V144000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V258000 Filed Aug 8, 2001

FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor

Repair progress not yet reported1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V258000

Listed for 2000 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V250000 Filed Sep 20, 1999

FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported25,306 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V250000

Listed for 1988–1994 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V323000 Filed Dec 16, 1998

FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION

Structure · frame and members

Repair progress not yet reported2,697,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V323000

Listed for 1999 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V269000 Filed Oct 27, 1998

FORD/FUEL HOSE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported2,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V269000

Listed for 1998 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V028000 Filed Feb 10, 1998

FORD/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported571,800 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V028000

Listed for 1993, 1994 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V009000 Filed Jan 21, 1998

FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported506,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V009000

Listed for 1989, 1990 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V174000 Filed Oct 7, 1997

FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly

Repair progress not yet reported63,400 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V174000

Listed for 1991–1994 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V025000 Filed Feb 26, 1997

FORD/THROTTLE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported212,700 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V025000

Listed for 1992, 1993, 1994 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V019000 Filed Feb 25, 1997

FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported75,200 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V019000

Listed for 1996 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V176000 Filed Sep 18, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported340,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V176000

Listed for 1997 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V166000 Filed Sep 5, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)

Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V166000

Listed for 1995, 1996 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V009000 Filed Jan 23, 1996

FORD/LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Exterior lighting

Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V009000

Listed for 1994 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V129000 Filed Jul 12, 1994

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages

Repair progress not yet reported2,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V129000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V106000 Filed Jun 23, 1993

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

Structure · frame and members

Repair progress not yet reported1,610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V106000

Listed for 1988–1991 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V134000 Filed Aug 6, 1991

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:ROTOR:DISC HUB

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor

Repair progress not yet reported325,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V134000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 89V057000 Filed Apr 4, 1989

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported5 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V057000

Listed for 1989 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 89V048000 Filed Mar 27, 1989

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS

Seat belts · front · retractor

Repair progress not yet reported750 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V048000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V118000 Filed Jul 22, 1988

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Electrical system · wiring

Repair progress not yet reported28,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V118000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V114000 Filed Jul 19, 1988

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood

Repair progress not yet reported26,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V114000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V101000 Filed Jun 27, 1988

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift

Repair progress not yet reported22,893 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V101000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V030000 Filed Mar 11, 1988

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:TORSION BAR

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs

Repair progress not yet reported8,848 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V030000

Listed for 1988 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V027000 Filed Mar 8, 1988

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

Seat belts

Repair progress not yet reported4,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V027000

Listed for 1986, 1987 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 87V139000 Filed Sep 4, 1987

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V139000

Listed for 1985, 1986 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V109000 Filed Aug 8, 1986

BRAKES:POWER ASSIST:PRIMARY:PUMP

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · hydraulic

Repair progress not yet reported38,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V109000

Listed for 1986 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V108000 Filed Aug 8, 1986

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Electrical system · ignition

Repair progress not yet reported20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V108000

Listed for 1986 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V023000 Filed Feb 10, 1986

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Repair progress not yet reported16,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V023000

Listed for 1986 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V115000 Filed Sep 19, 1985

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported147 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V115000

Listed for 1985 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V040000 Filed Apr 9, 1985

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Suspension · front · springs · air suspension system

Repair progress not yet reported19,200 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V040000

Listed for 1984 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V072000 Filed Jun 15, 1984

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Steering · linkages · rod · relay · connecting

Repair progress not yet reported495 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V072000

Listed for 1984 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V134000 Filed Dec 20, 1983

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported530,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V134000

Listed for 1983 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V028000 Filed Mar 7, 1983

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported98,162 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V028000

Listed for 1983 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V017000 Filed Feb 24, 1983

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift

Repair progress not yet reported36,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V017000

Listed for 1982 Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 82V041000 Filed Apr 27, 1982

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported15,988 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V041000

Where to next

Lincoln Continental problems by yearModel overview →Which Continental years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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