Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V6440002022-26-08

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 7 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other2

02Back Over Prevention2

03Latches/locks/linkages1

04Service Brakes1

05Electrical System1

7 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Continental Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-18city

24-27hwy

$3,200-$3,550/yr

The 2020 Lincoln Continental delivers 19 to 21 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Continental FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Continental AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Continental FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.7L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Continental AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Continental AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.7L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Continental Coach - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Lincoln Continental

34States

28%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

1110%

TXTexas

1110%

FLFlorida

109%

ILIllinois

98%

PAPennsylvania

87%

MNMinnesota

54%

OHOhio

54%

CACalifornia

54%

INIndiana

43%

ARArkansas

43%

MOMissouri

43%

RIRhode Island

33%

GAGeorgia

33%

OKOklahoma

33%

DE2

MA2

NE2

AZ2

WI2

CO2

KY2

DC2

NCNorth Carolina

22%

NYNew York

22%

MD1

ME1

AL1

VA1

NJ1

WV1

OR1

KS1

CT1

TN1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Lincoln Continental Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental a good car to buy?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Depending on configuration, the 2020 Lincoln Continental delivers 19–21 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, based on 7 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.