Model year guide

2020 Lincoln Continental

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Lincoln Continental is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2020 Lincoln Continental — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Lincoln Continental at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints7
Combined19–21 mpg

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2020 Lincoln Continental recalls 2

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.

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V442000 · 27/06/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank im…

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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.

2020 Lincoln Continental common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2020 Lincoln Continental MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,425
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 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 2020 Lincoln Continental costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,125
Fuel only$17,125
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.

2020 Lincoln Continental trims & engines on record

Trims
Premier
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl 305 hp

2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles on record

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2020 Lincoln Continental — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 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 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are back over prevention, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Lincoln Continental get?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

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