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Lincoln Continental Doors May Open While Driving

NHTSA campaign 19V077000 · Reported Feb 11, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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A door that is not fully latched can open while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V077000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 11, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Continental vehicles because the motors in the door latches may not work properly. When a latch motor fails, the door latch may not fully engage, meaning the door is not securely closed even though it looks shut.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a dealer, or call Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The replacement of all four door latch assemblies is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V077000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Lincoln Continental
2019 Lincoln Continental

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: 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 risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.