2018 Lincoln Continental Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,035miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Lincoln Continental, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,035 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the driver's side door failed to latch immediately. The contact consistently pressed the button for the door to latch and lock. The failure had gotten progressively worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746653, filed 2026-06, 99,035 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's door latch. The contact was informed that the front driver's door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was concerned that the front driver's door might unlatch while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11703803, filed 2025-12, 108,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message Driver Door Fault - Use Inside Override Lever Map Pocket was displayed and a chime sounded, disabling the Auto Hold, Cruise Control mode, and other functions. The message Door Latch Fault was displayed on the Ford Mobile App. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, the wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with Emissions Recall: 25E08. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765949, filed 2026-09, 90,000 miles“The electric door latching mechanisms fail to fully latch the driver's door shut when pulled to the first detent. In order to fully engage the door latches, it was necessary to slam the door. The first occurrence coincided with unusually cold weather (34 degrees f). These door latches had previously been the subject of a recall which first delayed the dealer's ability to sell the car to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11448466, filed 2022-01Related 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
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 2018 Lincoln Continental
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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