2002 Lincoln Blackwood Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Lincoln Blackwood has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

2Recalls
8Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Blackwood?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Lincoln Blackwood recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 11V385Jul 29, 20111,100,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 05V388Sep 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Lincoln Blackwood problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2020-10-30, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE LINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED HE SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2019-07-25, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
11/23/2015 VEHICLE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED, OVERHEATED AND STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE AND RELATED PARTS AND I PICKED UP ON 12/17/15. MILEAGE 2,411 1/1/2016 ENGINE STARTED MAKING A WHINING SOUND AND THE AC STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. MILEAGE 2,958 9/27/2016 RATTLING SUNROOF AND TRANSMISSION WAS LUNGING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. 9/14/2017 VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING TURNS OUT WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM EXPANSION TANK. 1/22/2019 KEYLESS ENTRY LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY . MILEAGE 25,601 6/4/2019 VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. TURNS OUT AC
2015-05-11, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
2009-05-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP (SOUTAR'S FORD IN BARSTOW, CA) TWICE WITH AN ISSUE OF HESITATION AND STUMBLING PROBLEMS. I HAD 75,000 BEFORE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED ALL COILS WITH SPRINGS AND SPARK PLUGS, CHARGED MY WARRANTY COMPANY AND MYSELF FOR EACH VISIT. I WENT ON A 700 MILE TRIP TO NEW MEXICO, AFTER 100 MILES OR SO I STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS OF HESITATION AND STUMBLING, THEN I BREAK DOWN 88 MILES,FROM FLAGSTAFF,AZ. BABBIT FORD IDENTIFIED THAT A SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM THE 3RD CYLINDER HEAD. THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL WITH SPRING AND CHARGED MY WARRANTY AND MYSELF $644 AND $195. THEY DIDN'T IDENTIFY AND ISSUES WITH MY CYLINDER HEAD AND REINSERTED THE REPLACEM
2006-10-13, Air Bags
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT ALERTED.

2002 Lincoln Blackwood questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Power Train (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Lincoln Blackwood has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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