What structure and body problems does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have?

NHTSA lists 37 Structure & Body complaints, mostly about door latches failing to close or open properly, plus some hood vibration and door-ajar warnings. This makes up 49% of all 75 complaints filed for the 2017 model year.

Is there a recall for door latches on the 2017 Lincoln Continental?

Yes. Recall 19V077000 covers 2017-2019 Continental vehicles where the door latch pawl motors may not function, preventing full door engagement. Ford dealers replace the latch assemblies on all four doors free of charge.

At what mileage do door latch problems show up on the 2017 Continental?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,860 at the time these Structure & Body complaints were filed.

Did the door latch issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Continental, with no fires reported.

How does the 2017 Continental compare to other years for door latch complaints?

The 2017 model year has the highest share, with Structure & Body complaints making up 49% of its total, compared to 40% in 2018, 47% in 2019, and 14% in 2020.

2017 Lincoln Continental Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Lincoln Continental, 49% of all 75 complaints that year, mostly door latch failures. A recall (19V077000) covers faulty door latch pawl motors on 2017-2019 models. Median mileage at failure is 47,860.

Structure & Body complaints: 37; 49% of 75
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,860 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors fail to latch or stay closed, sometimes popping open while driving at highway speed.
Driver's or passenger's side door latch does not fully engage, triggering a dashboard door-ajar warning even after repeated attempts to close it.
Exterior door handles fail to open the door from outside, affecting front and rear doors on both sides.
Hood vibrates at highway speed as if about to unlatch.
Owners report long waits for recall parts (campaign 19V077000) to replace the latch assemblies.
Door locks engage unexpectedly, trapping occupants inside until they use the manual interior latch release.

When 2017 Lincoln Continental body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2017, latest Jun 9, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA 19V077000Feb 11, 2019Structure & Body27,609 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Remedy: 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Continental model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201737 (49%)
20188 (40%)
201915 (47%)
20201 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

What structure and body problems does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have?: NHTSA lists 37 Structure & Body complaints, mostly about door latches failing to close or open properly, plus some hood vibration and door-ajar warnings. This makes up 49% of all 75 complaints filed for the 2017 model year.
Is there a recall for door latches on the 2017 Lincoln Continental?: Yes. Recall 19V077000 covers 2017-2019 Continental vehicles where the door latch pawl motors may not function, preventing full door engagement. Ford dealers replace the latch assemblies on all four doors free of charge.
At what mileage do door latch problems show up on the 2017 Continental?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,860 at the time these Structure & Body complaints were filed.
Did the door latch issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Continental, with no fires reported.
How does the 2017 Continental compare to other years for door latch complaints?: The 2017 model year has the highest share, with Structure & Body complaints making up 49% of its total, compared to 40% in 2018, 47% in 2019, and 14% in 2020.