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2017 Lincoln Continental Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

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Aug 26, 2022

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Lincoln Continental average of 2.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2017 Lincoln Continental recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V644000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Aug 26, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V077000

Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Feb 11, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V123000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Feb 27, 2017

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V731000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Reported Oct 12, 2016

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Safety consequence

Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Lincoln Continental model years

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2017 Lincoln Continental recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2017 Lincoln Continental. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2017 Lincoln Continental?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology