2017 Lincoln Continental Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 20%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Lincoln Continental, 20% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11717009, filed 2026-02, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact had the trunk latch repaired under the recall. The contact stated that two years later the trunk latch failed. The trunk could be closed; however, the trunk failed to latch securely, and a rope was used to keep it securely closed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 40 MPH, the wrench warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681625, filed 2025-08, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door could not be opened from outside the vehicle while using the exterior door handle. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door was occasionally independently unlatched and was unsecured. The failure occurred while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648674, filed 2025-03, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact that while attempting to open the rear passenger’s side door, the door failed to open from outside. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the recall repair had previously been performed. The contact stated soon after the repair the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587540, filed 2024-05, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors could no longer be opened from outside the vehicle. The doors could only be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The failure was also intermittent with the front driver’s and front passenger’s side doors. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 156,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11500252, filed 2023-01, 156,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V077000Feb 11, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly…Covers: Lincoln Continental 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10148716Oct 31, 2018Some 2017 Continental vehicles built on or before 15-Jun-2017 may exhibit an exterior door handle that does not open the door and/or DTC B1519 stored in the door latch control…
- 10144921Aug 27, 2018Some 2017 Continental vehicles built on or before 15-Jun-2017 may exhibit an exterior door handle that does not open the door and/or DTC B1519 stored in the door latch control…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 9 | 27% |
| 2018 | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 | 15 | 20% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln Continental
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology