Is the 2019 Lincoln Continental's door latch problem covered by a recall?

Yes, recall 19V077000 covers 2017-2019 Continentals for door latch pawl motors that may not function properly. However, several 2019 owners in the complaint data report their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same symptoms.

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Continental?

Structure & Body complaints make up 15 of the 32 total complaints filed for the 2019 Continental, or 47% of all complaints for that year.

At what mileage do these door latch failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Continental is 34,000 miles.

Has the door latch issue caused any crashes?

NHTSA data lists 1 crash associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Continental, tied to a hood latch failure, with no reported fires or injuries.

Is the 2019 Continental worse than other years for this issue?

The 2019 Continental's 47% share of Structure & Body complaints is close to the 2017 model's 49% and higher than the 2018 model's 40% and 2020 model's 14%.

2019 Lincoln Continental Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 15 of 32 complaints (47%) on the 2019 Lincoln Continental, mostly door latches failing to engage. A related recall (19V077000) covers faulty door latch pawl motors, though several owners report their VIN was excluded. Median mileage at failure is 34,000.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 47% of 32
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver's side door latch fails to engage or lock, sometimes triggering a door-ajar warning while driving.
Door latch pawl motor is diagnosed as faulty, requiring replacement by the dealer.
Door randomly latches and unlatches on its own with no warning light illuminated.
Owners report the hood safety latch failing, allowing the hood to fly open while driving.
Some owners with latch symptoms matching recall 19V077000 say the dealer told them their VIN was not included in the recall.
One owner described the soft-close door system jamming the door shut, making it impossible to open even with the emergency release.

When 2019 Lincoln Continental body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 19, 2022, latest Jul 14, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Jul 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 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

Is the 2019 Lincoln Continental's door latch problem covered by a recall?: Yes, recall 19V077000 covers 2017-2019 Continentals for door latch pawl motors that may not function properly. However, several 2019 owners in the complaint data report their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same symptoms.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Continental?: Structure & Body complaints make up 15 of the 32 total complaints filed for the 2019 Continental, or 47% of all complaints for that year.
At what mileage do these door latch failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Continental is 34,000 miles.
Has the door latch issue caused any crashes?: NHTSA data lists 1 crash associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Continental, tied to a hood latch failure, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2019 Continental worse than other years for this issue?: The 2019 Continental's 47% share of Structure & Body complaints is close to the 2017 model's 49% and higher than the 2018 model's 40% and 2020 model's 14%.