2019 Lincoln Continental Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 27%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2019 Lincoln Continental, 27% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,400 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.
“Lightly leaned on door when it was shutting, making it so it wouldn't shut all the way, soft close system engaged jamming the door and making it impossible without destroying the door/motor to open even with the emergency release latch in the map compartment of my vehicle (driver side under the electronic release button) the door eventually threw up an error letting me know the door was malfunctioning and was ajar when it wasn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552433, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door latch failed to lock the door properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the door latch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11660375, filed 2025-05, 79,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon gently closing the driver's side door, the door cinch system failed to activate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch pawl motor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), but the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659030, filed 2025-05, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving 68-70 MPH, an unknown chime engaged and the message Door May Open Unexpectedly - Caution was displayed. Additionally, the power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11485234, filed 2022-09, 64,800 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front door latch did not latch as intended. The contact stated that the latch did not lock as needed, and the door ajar message was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that several times the door latched and unlatched independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659940, filed 2025-05, 38,250 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
- 10209388Mar 23, 2022Some 2019-2020 Continental Coach Door vehicles may exhibit a Door Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes B11C0 and/or…
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 2019 Lincoln Continental
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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