Model year 2018 · Large Cars

2018 Lincoln Continental: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Lincoln Continental at 19–21 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–21

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Lincoln Continental recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Lincoln Continental, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 22V644000 Reported Aug 26, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S51)
Units affected: 277,040 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

NHTSA 19V077000 Reported Feb 11, 2019

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 19S03)
Units affected: 27,609 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Lincoln Continental fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Lincoln Continental EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Continental AWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/25/20 mpg	$3,350	451
Continental AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/24/19 mpg	$3,550	467
Continental AWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/24/19 mpg	$3,550	466
Continental FWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	424
Continental FWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/26/20 mpg	$3,350	440

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Lincoln Continental crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Lincoln Continental NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2018 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.6%	Optional
2018 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.6%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Lincoln Continental owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln Continental, most recently on Oct 2, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Lincoln Continental complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	5
Back over prevention	4
Latches/locks/linkages	4
Unknown or other	4
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch	2
Engine and engine cooling	1
Exterior lighting	1
Power train	1
Structure	1
Structure: Body: Door: Hinge and attachments	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln Continental model years

Lincoln Continental by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 Continental	19–21 mpg	2	7	5/5
2019 Continental	19–21 mpg	3	33	5/5
2017 Continental	19–21 mpg	4	75	5/5

All Lincoln Continental years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Lincoln models

2018 Lincoln MKC 2018 Lincoln MKT 2018 Lincoln MKX 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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