Model year guide

2018 Lincoln continental

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lincoln continental is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2018 Lincoln continental at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints16
Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Lincoln continental recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #19V077000 · 11/02/2019

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.

Fix: 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.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #22V644000 · 26/08/2022

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Lincoln continental common problems

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2018 Lincoln continental MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Lincoln continental costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Lincoln continental trims & engines on record

Trims
Reserve
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl 335 hp

2018 Lincoln continental vehicles on record

Other Lincoln continental model years

2018 Lincoln continental — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lincoln continental have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln continental. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln continental?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are latches/locks/linkages, back over prevention, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lincoln continental get?

The 2018 Lincoln continental has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.