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The final year for Ford’s luxury large sedan has occurred, leaving owners with the 2020 Lincoln Continental as the last option. However, customers still flock to get this vehicle before it’s gone, mainly because the automaker claims it has the “technology to drive you forward.” A little research, however, indicates that the structure is poorly built and owners are dealing with several engine concerns.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Continental
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk |
Problems with the Structure
The Lincoln Continental is not a cheap vehicle. For the amount spent, there should be no problems with the structure, but there is.
An Edmunds review states, “Minor cabin squeaks/rattles which should never exist in a car this expensive.”
It turns out that the automaker has released three communications related to other structural concerns. Service Bulletin #SB 20-2233 states that some of the aluminum body panels are experiencing corrosion, while Service Bulletin #SSM 48765 says that there have been troubles with the door latch assembly. That’s not all, as Service Bulletin #SSM 48742 also talks about the front door creaking when opening and closing. This issue is due to sheet metal fatigue. Apparently, it’s tiring for so much technology to be in one vehicle. So much so, that the automaker couldn’t put enough time into the structure to get it right.
Problems with the Engine
What’s even more important than the structure? The engine, of course. In fact, if this vital component doesn’t run right, the car might not take people anywhere.
Here are a few complaints about the engine and powertrain from an Edmunds review. “No engine compartment light (seriously Ford…that’s a big oops). Checking the transmission fluid level is also very difficult in this car. The car should also have digital options to monitor engine temp/battery condition in my opinion.”
Again, the automaker isn’t hiding problems from the customer. Service Bulletin #SSM 48991 talks about the malfunction indicator lamp coming on and an Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning. The cause of the malfunction goes back to an engine coolant temperature sensor or defective knock sensor wiring harness. With so many annoying defects, it might be smarter to opt for a Ford vehicle instead. It might at least save customers some money and certainly can’t get much worse than the Continental. It’s no wonder that the luxury automaker chose to scrap the entire model and move on.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Apr 25, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Unexplained crack in windshield. Crack appeared without any external object striking the windshield. Temperature was in the 70s and not freezing temperatures all year (living in fresno ca). Not sure when it happened, but I noticed it when the car was parked after driving about 7 miles. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | On my 2020 lincoln continental the brake pedal is about one inch higher then the gas pedal. On most cars the brake and gas pedals are even in height. On this car when I move my foot to stop the car I must lift my foot. A few times the side of my foot has hit the brake pedal causing a momentary delay in stopping. |
| Category | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk |
| Date | May 07, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Tl* the contact leased a 2020 lincoln continental. The contact stated that while opening the trunk from the dashboard and unloading groceries from the trunk, the trunk lid independently closed sticking his head. The contact mentioned that there was no chime and that the trunk was heavy. The contact sustained head and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The contact called palm springs motors located at 69-200 ca-111, cathedral city, ca 92234, and informed them of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that due to him having the key fob in his pocket, the computer underneath the bumper was activated causing the trunk to close or that the key fob might be defective. The dealer refused to buy back the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160. |
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Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. Brian has become an authority in the industry, traveling across the country to consult for car dealerships and contributing his expertise as a writer for several major automotive publications. In his spare time, Brian enjoys working on pickup trucks, muscle cars, Jeeps and anything related to motorsports.
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