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2018 Lincoln Continental

Gas
Large Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
86 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA19
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
2020201920182017

The 2018 Lincoln Continental is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Continental FWD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 19 complaints, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Continental FWDGasFWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo182721$2,950
Continental AWDGasAWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,100
Continental FWDGasFWD3.7L 6-cyl172620$3,100
Continental AWDGasAWD3.7L 6-cyl162419$3,300
Continental AWDGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$3,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39400, 39399, 39401, 39300, 39402.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Back Over Prevention

22S51
277,040 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.RiskLack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
NHTSA campaign 22V644000reported Aug 26, 2022Ford Motor Company
●moderate

Latches/Locks/Linkages

19S03
27,609 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.RiskA door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.
NHTSA campaign 19V077000reported Feb 11, 2019Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
19complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 5 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Latches/Locks/Linkages5
Electrical System4
Unspecified4
Back Over Prevention4
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side metal near the check strap was splitting, and while the driver’s door was opened, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. The vehicle…”Aug 18, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery charge drained unexpectedly. The headlights and warning lights were flashing on and off with the horn honking unintendedly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with ele…”Jun 30, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“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 …”Jun 26, 2026 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11%

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Other Continental model years

B

2020 Lincoln Continental

2 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2019 Lincoln Continental

3 recalls · 32 complaints

C

2017 Lincoln Continental

4 recalls · 75 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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