2002 Lincoln Continental Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Continental years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lincoln Continental. That ranks 8th out of 12 Continental model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 18%), typically at around 70,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Lincoln Continental 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 18% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 15% | 80,083 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 15% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 12% | 14,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 33,857 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 38,929 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 86,650 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 112,786 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 52,916 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 88,165 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 33,857 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lincoln Continental recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Lincoln Continental.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Oil pressure switch light came on changed oil pressure switch but light still flickers on happens when car is idleing at stop lights on city street
Seat belts in rear are all locking up and will not allow for passengers in back to be buckled properly
The vehicle was being driven at approximately 40 mph, was being accelerated to enter a highway. Due to traffic, there was a let off on the accelerator pedal to allow another driver to merge, and the vehicle did not respond, instead it continued to accelerate without having any driver input. Brakes…
The accelerator was stuck and riving up and brakes etc. Did not work. Ran into a sidewalk so iwould not hit the person in front of me.a city street going straight.
After turning on the ignition and putting the car in gear, my 2002 lincoln continental made an extremely loud noise. I turned the car off for a few minutes and after starting it again everything seemed fine. After about a half hour of driving, the car became noisy. I took it to a mechanic who…
Other Lincoln Continental years
← 2001 Continental · 2017 Continental →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Continental | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 Continental | 32 | 3 |
| 2018 Continental | 21 | 2 |
| 2017 Continental | 75 | 4 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 Continental | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 Continental | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 Continental | 42 | 2 |
| 1998 Continental | 72 | 1 |
| 1997 Continental | 96 | 1 |
| 1996 Continental | 48 | 2 |
| 1995 Continental | 70 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Continental?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lincoln Continental?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Lincoln Continental a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Continental model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.