Lincoln
Continental
Lincoln Continental: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeLincoln
ClassLarge car
Model years (US)2000–2002, 2017–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Lincoln Continental – Tenth generation2016–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2016 – October 2020 |
| Model years | 2017–2020 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse, FF layout / F4 layout |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Engines | 3.7 L Cyclone V6 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo 3.0 L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo |
| Transmissions | 6F55 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm 3,147 mm (Coach Door Edition) |
| Length | 5,116 mm 5,268 mm (Coach Door Edition) |
| Width | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Assembly | United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (Flat Rock Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Max Wolff (2013), David Woodhouse (2014) |
Lincoln Continental – Ninth generation1994–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 1994 – July 26, 2002 |
| Model years | 1995–2002 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford FN9 platform |
| Engines | 4.6 L InTech V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed AX4N automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm |
| Length | 1995–1997: 5,240 mm 1998–2002: 5,296 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,754 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Wixom, Michigan (Wixom Assembly) |
| Designer | Fritz Mayhew (1991) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2020 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2017–2020 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2017–2020 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2017–2020 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002, 2017–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.7–4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 25 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,860–3,143 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002, 2017–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 2000, 2001, 2017 |
| Latches and locks | 32 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Body and structure | 30 | 2000, 2017, 2019 |
| Suspension | 26 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Driver assistance | 24 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Airbags | 21 | 2000, 2002, 2017 |
| Engine and cooling | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2017 |
| Visibility and wipers | 15 | 2000, 2001, 2018 |
| Brakes | 15 | 2000, 2002, 2017 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002, 2017–2020: 268 complaints, 14 with a crash and 3 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.