2018 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Lincoln CONTINENTAL has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 37. The most common issue is doors/latches problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: 2018 lincoln continental. consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall. *ld *tr *dt consumer feels he was sold a defective vehicle which committed violations in his sales transaction, purchase date 02/07/19. manufacture and dealer was contacted and they said they were not aware of recal. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
19
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
5/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
DOORS/LATCHES
4 complaints- • 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR *DT CONSUMER FEELS HE WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE WHICH COMMITTED VIOLATIONS IN HIS SALES TRANSACTION, PURCHASE DATE 02/07/19. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF RECAL
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT CALLED BILL KNIGHT LINCOLN VOLVO AT 918-526-2509 (LOCATED AT 4111 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74145) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAI
- • 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 previous
“2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR *DT CONSUMER FEELS HE WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE WHICH COMMITTED VIOLATIONS IN HIS SALES TRANSACTION, PURCHASE DATE 02/07/19. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF RECAL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
Ford 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.
Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
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Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Lincoln CONTINENTAL Service Intervals
Complimentary maintenance for select models; check with your dealer for eligibility.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Lincoln New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Lincoln. If you're buying a used 2018 CONTINENTAL, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Lincoln dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DOORS/LATCHES: 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR *DT CONSUMER FEELS HE WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE WHICH COMMITTED VIOLATIONS IN HIS SALES TRANSACTION, PURCHASE DATE 02/07/19. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF RECAL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEPROGRAMS ITSELF, INTERIOR LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING, FOLDING EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD THEMSELVES WITHOUT COMMAND TO DO SO,REAR VIEW MIRROR CHANGES IT SETTING WITHOUT COMMAND, HUD FLASHES MULTICOLOR LIGHTS ONTO WINDSHIELD VIEWING AREA, APPROACH LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING. SYNC3 WAS PRO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera was foggy from the day the vehicle was purchased. The cont
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEPROGRAMS ITSELF, INTERIOR LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING, FOLDING EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD THEMSELVES WITHOUT COMMAND TO DO SO,REAR VIEW MIRROR CHANGES IT SETTING WITHOUT COMMAND, HUD FLASHES MULTICOLOR LIGHTS ONTO WINDSHIELD VIEWING AREA, APPROACH LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING. SYNC3 WAS PRO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Lincoln dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lincoln CONTINENTAL — Year Comparison
How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 37
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