The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V077000·Announced 2019-02-11

Ford Recalls 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental Vehicles for Door Latch Defect

Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles because door latch motors may fail, preventing doors from fully engaging and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch) that could result in a door opening while driving, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles due to a defect in the door latch pawl motors. These motors may not function properly, which can result in the door latch not fully engaging.

A door latch that is not fully engaged may open while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The recall affects 27,609 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Door Latch
Hazard
Affected units
27,609

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CONTINENTAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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