LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (2019) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Lincoln Continentals with door latches that may not fully engage, risking door opening while driving. Owners should contact Ford for free latch replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles with door latches that may not fully engage while driving. This could cause a door to open while moving, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the latch replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224157-ford-lincoln-continental-2019-door-latch-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224157-ford-lincoln-continental-2019-door-latch-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V077000
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“Ford Lincoln Continental 2019 Door Latch Recall: Risk of Injury During Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224157-ford-lincoln-continental-2019-door-latch-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V077000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V077000).
Why it’s dangerous
The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, causing the door to not fully engage. If the door opens while driving, it could lead to injury from the door striking the driver or passenger.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the door opens while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Lincoln Continental was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The recall covers all models in this range.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free latch replacement.
Get Latch Replacement
Dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly causing the door latch not to fully engage while driving.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your Lincoln Continental was manufactured between 2017 and 2019.
What should I do if I have this car?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free latch replacement at a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V077000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 19V077000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V077000 (November 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.