2020 Lincoln Continental Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Continental years
The 2020 Lincoln Continental ranks best of 4 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0, 7 complaints, and 2 recalls. Its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, but no crashes, fires, or fatalities were reported.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2020 Lincoln Continental problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (29%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
What owners report
- Owners report the trunk lid closing on its own while loading groceries, with no chime warning, in one case causing head and shoulder injuries.
- Owners describe the brake pedal sitting noticeably higher than the gas pedal, causing a momentary delay when trying to stop.
- Owners report the rear-view camera fogging up when shifting into reverse, tied to recall 22V644000 for the back-over prevention camera.
- Owners waiting on the same camera recall report the dealer had no replacement parts available for an extended period.
- Owners report doors that will not open, including a front driver's door that would not open from inside and a rear passenger door that would not open from outside.
2020 Lincoln Continental recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 22V644000Aug 26, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras277,040 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford 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.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
2020 Lincoln Continental fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Continental years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental reliable?
- Among the 4 Continental model years tracked, 2020 ranks best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have?
- The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras (29% of complaints), followed by Brakes, Electrical System, and Structure & Body, each at 14%.
- Does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Continental, both involving the camera system: rearview camera software (25V442000) and 360-degree camera replacement (22V644000).
- What year Lincoln Continental should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2017 is the year to avoid, with 75 complaints and a complaint index of 100, compared to 0 for 2020.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- NHTSA lists 1 injury and no crashes, fires, or deaths for the 2020 Continental.