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2020 Lincoln Continental

The 2020 Lincoln Continental is a full-size car, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

2020 Lincoln Continental
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Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$48,000
Recalls
2

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Model year2020
Vehicle classFull-size Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.7 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe424 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Continental AWD20 MPG combined
Continental AWD19 MPG combined
Continental AWD19 MPG combined
Continental FWD21 MPG combined
Continental FWD20 MPG combined
Continental Coach19 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Continental21 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 34% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$845/mo
Amount financed
$43,200
Total interest
$7,515
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5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (2)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA22V644000 · 2022-08-26

    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.

    Remedy: 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:SOFTWARE25V442000 · 2025-06-27

    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 image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Remedy: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway).

Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental reliable?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Lincoln Continental costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC