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2002 Lincoln Continental Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lincoln Continental, most often about the speed control (18% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Continental model year since 2000.
Complaints33
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1
Most common 2002 Lincoln Continental problems
Speed control
6 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: cruise control.
During bright day light hours speedometer needle is almost impossible to see due to the color of the needle and the dial's background. The needle is dull red, and the background is black. The brightness of the sun makes the needle fade away. The panel and needles function properly on days it's not so bright. The…
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Continental. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the accelerator pedal abruptly traveled to the floorboard upon engaging and remained in a stuck position. There were numerous attempts to release the accelerator pedal which failed. The vehicle would not stop when pressure…
Brakes
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
My vehicle is a Lincoln ls. Leased new in april 2002 with 6ml. On it. Has been in for numerous repairs, the car has been gutted and put back together. Dealership claims that the airbag module was replaced. It took approx. 7 months to get ford to buy back the car. They were undoubtedly aware they could count on my…
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 informed me that the…
Engine
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Engine compartment emits loud noise and 'steam' when in slow traffic or when idling. Trouble traced to faulty air conditioning compressor which has been replaced twice. This was the third occurance in 1 month. This time the engine overheated and left US stuck in traffic.
Vehicle stalled and cut off while vehicle was being driven. Vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions, and the air fuel module was replaced. The vehicle continued to stall and cut off.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 15%2002 Lincoln Continental. Front air dam made of brittle plastic and breaks if it touches anything. This vehicle has 8500 miles and two air dams have broken. Lincoln/merc dealer replaced one but refuses to replace another. Customer service says the damage is due to "driver carelessness" and refuses to replace. This…
Suspension
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: front.
02 ford Lincoln Continental right front spring broke causing tire blowout & loss of control may 11,06 left spring broke while parked garage.
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front passenger side coil springs fractured and punctured the front passenger tire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer were they confirmed the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 04/07/11
Equipment
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: appliance.
Seat belts
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: front.
The center seat belt is locked against the seat and cannot be utilized. The climate control sticks and cannot be set to different temperatures. The transmission surges in, it seems in second and third gear. I saw these problems on the web site as recalls for the 2000 to 2001 year models of this auto. Well the one I…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
I own a 2002 Lincoln Continental which has OEM chrome wheels. The chrome plating on the inside of the wheels is delaminating and curling inward toward the brake area where the rubber lines are located. Normally a driver would not even notice this plating failure and it could result in a slicing of the rubber brake…
Driver's side front coil spring broke, and punctured the front tire. I was just beginning to back out of my drive-way. I had to have the car towed to the shop. Had both front springs and the tire replaced. Luckily it did not happen while driving down the highway at 70 MPH.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Lincoln Continental recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Lincoln Continental
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Continental?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (6 complaints); brakes (5 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Continental have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Continental. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Lincoln Continental?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Continental model year since 2000, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.