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2020 Lincoln Continental

Gas
Large Cars
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
89 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
2020201920182017

The 2020 Lincoln Continental is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 6 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 7 complaints, most often about the back over prevention. 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 AWDGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$3,300
Continental AWDGasAWD3.7L 6-cyl162419$3,300
Continental CoachGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$3,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42248, 42247, 42251, 42249, 42250, 42435.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S72
200,237 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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 campaign 25V442000reported Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲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

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2020: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1

Most-cited components

Unspecified2
Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side door would not open from the inside. In addition, the rear passenger’s side door would not open from the outside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manu…”Apr 2, 2024 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…”Jul 6, 2023 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera became foggy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however,…”Apr 12, 2023 · Back Over Prevention · 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%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Continental model years

B

2019 Lincoln Continental

3 recalls · 32 complaints

B

2018 Lincoln Continental

2 recalls · 19 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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