Recall 19V077 affects 27,609 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles for door latches that do not fully engage. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 27,609 2017-2019 Continental sedans because the door latch pawl motors can fail to fully engage a door latch. A latch that is not fully engaged can let a door open while driving and increase the risk of injury; Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The door latch on the 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental is the mechanism that catches the door striker and holds the door shut. Inside that latch, a small electric pawl motor helps move the locking catch into position. When it works correctly, the latch fully engages after the door closes.
On affected Continentals, silicon in the protective material around an internal circuit board outgasses over time. That buildup contaminates the pawl motor commutator, the contact surface the motor needs to turn. If the motor does not rotate or does not rotate fully, the latch pawl does not fully engage and the door is not fully secured.
Owners can notice trouble before a latch problem becomes serious. Warning signs include difficulty closing the door, a door ajar warning in the instrument cluster, a door ajar message with the door location, an audible tone, interior lights staying on, or ambient door lighting turning red at the open door.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Continental model years, all tied to the door latch component.
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | Latch |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | Latch |
| Units affected | 27,609 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A door latch that is not fully engaged can let a door open while driving, increasing the risk of injury. Watch for hard door closing, a door ajar warning, an audible tone, interior lights, or red ambient door lighting. If any warning appears, stop driving and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free door-latch replacement that fixes latches that fail to fully engage.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V077 when you call.
- Check each door before driving and contact the dealer if a door does not latch securely.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician replaces the latch assemblies on each door so the latch can fully engage. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ford provided its general reimbursement plan for owners who paid for the remedy before the recall notice. Reimbursement eligibility ended March 25, 2019. If you have paperwork from a related earlier repair, ask Lincoln service or Ford customer service how the plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| February 12, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 4, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 4, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 14, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V077?
Recall 19V077 covers 27,609 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles with door latch pawl motors that do not function properly. A latch that does not fully engage can let a door open while driving, increasing injury risk. Lincoln dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Continental is included in recall 19V077. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule replacement of the latch assemblies on all four doors. Reference recall number 19V077 and Lincoln recall number 19S03 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 19V077 is free. A franchised Lincoln dealer will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors at no charge for parts or labor.
Is it safe to drive my Lincoln Continental before the door latch repair?
The recall does not say to stop driving, but the risk is real. A door latch that is not fully engaged can allow a door to open while driving. Confirm your VIN, schedule the free dealer repair, and tell the service desk if any door does not close or latch normally.
What if I bought my Lincoln Continental used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a franchised Lincoln dealer must perform the repair if your VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call the dealer with recall number 19V077 and Lincoln recall number 19S03.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V077000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V077 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V077000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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