2002 Lincoln Blackwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blackwood years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. That is the most of any Blackwood model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 98,385 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Lincoln Blackwood problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 98,385 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 26,770 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 26,770 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | 33,060 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lincoln Blackwood recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Lincoln Blackwood years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Blackwood | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blackwood model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.