How do I know if my Lincoln Continental has a recall?

To know if your Lincoln Continental has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Lincoln Continental VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Lincoln Continental has an open recall?

If your Lincoln Continental is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Lincoln Continental does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Lincoln Continental are taken care of by Lincoln at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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20 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-442 · OEM 25S72

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display

200,237 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2023 Ford Bronco and 77 others

NHTSA 22V-644 · OEM 22S51

Rearview Camera Image Becomes Cloudy

277,040 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2020 Lincoln Continental and 6 others

NHTSA 19V-077 · OEM 19S03

Door Latch Not Engaged Allowing Door To Open While Driving

27,609 Potential Units Affected

A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Lincoln Continental, 2017 Lincoln Continental and 1 other

NHTSA 17V-123 · OEM 17C02

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Does Not Fully Inflate In A Crash And Cushion Detaches

27,531 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Lincoln Continental, 2016 Ford Edge and 3 others

NHTSA 16V-731 · OEM 16C15

Front Turn Signals Not Visible To Drivers and Pedestrians

1,827 Potential Units Affected

Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA 03V-144 · OEM 03G01

1999-2000 Lincoln Continental Recall 03V144000

43,459 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA 01V-258 · OEM 01S24

Ford Recalls Many 2000-2001 Vehicles Due to a Wiper Motor Malfunction

1,083,000 Potential Units Affected

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Ford Excursion and 18 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Lincoln Continental is affected by a new safety recall, Lincoln will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Lincoln Continental has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Lincoln Continental for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Lincoln Continental is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Lincoln Continental for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Lincoln Continental for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Lincoln Continental will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Lincoln Continental by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Lincoln Continental that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Lincoln Continental, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Lincoln Continental VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.