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2002 Lincoln Blackwood

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 30, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 29, 2011
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and driver assistance categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 47 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical216.7%
  • Engine216.7%
  • Driver assistance216.7%
  • Exterior lighting18.3%
  • Other / unspecified18.3%
  • Airbags18.3%
  • Transmission18.3%
  • Brakes18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
11V385000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Jul 29, 2011
1,100,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 11S21View on NHTSA.gov
06E056000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Jun 13, 2006
58,640 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
The risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
UFI FILTERS USAView on NHTSA.gov
05V388000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Sep 7, 2005
4,500,000 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
The risk: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: 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)
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 05S28View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA05005ClosedEngineering Analysis

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Mar 22, 2005
Closed Aug 2, 2006

EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS TO FAIL AND, IN CERTAIN SWITCH INSTALLATION ORIENTATIONS, CATCH FIRE.FORD IS ALSO INCLUDING THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF 1998 EXPLORERS.FORD HAS INFORMED ODI THAT TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURES IN THE 1998 EXPLORERS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE FACTORS CAUSING SCDS FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT CORRELATE WELL WITH THE OBSERVED FAILURE RATES ON THESE VEHICLES BY MODEL AND MODEL YEAR.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST IN THE NON-RECALLED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH SCDS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN FORD?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE NON-RECALLED POPULATION FOR INCIDENCE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT FOR DETAILS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLed to recall 05V388000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 30, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID
11372417
Incident
Oct 28, 2020
Mileage
200,000 mi
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Jul 25, 2019

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 COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING ADDITIONAL BROKEN PARTS.MILEAGE 26,777

NHTSA ID
11234945
Incident
Jun 4, 2019
Mileage
26,770 mi
Electrical
Filed May 11, 2015

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.

NHTSA ID
10715682
Incident
Apr 5, 2015
Mileage
170,000 mi
EngineFuel system
Filed May 3, 2009

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 REPLACEMENT SPARK PLUG AND COIL. I DROVE THE VEH BACK HOME ONLY TO IDENTIFY I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I WENT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME, HESITATIONS AND STUMBLING. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A 2 WEEK TIME PERIOD. I'M NOW TOLD BY MY ORIGINAL DEALER THAT THE HEADS AND VALVES SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF COMPRESSION STICKING ISSUES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10267607
Incident
Apr 24, 2009
Mileage
69,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Oct 13, 2006
Crash reported1 injury reported

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.

NHTSA ID
10170721
Incident
Sep 27, 2006
Mileage
42,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 19, 2005

2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR- WHEN APPROACHING A MAJOR HIGHWAY FROM A SHOPPING CENTER, STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED WITH WHEELS SQUEELING, AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD, I BRAKED HARD TO CONTROL CAR, SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, ENGINE CONTINED TO RACE. I TURNED ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTED CAR. NORMAL OPERATIONS COMMENCED. DEALERSHIP CHECKED CAR THE NEXT DAY. FOUND NO 'DEFECT' AND COULD NOT RECREATE SITUATION. THEY DID NOT INTEND TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO INVESTIGATE. I INSISTED THEY ESCALATE ISSUE TO MANUFACTURER ON 3/21/04. I AWAIT ANY WORD. LACK OF INJURIES AND DAMAGE ARE PURELY LUCK!*AKI

NHTSA ID
10114346
Incident
Mar 18, 2005
Mileage
33,060 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 1, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE WAS FINE, BUT THE CONSUMER FELT OTHERWISE. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10027291
Incident
Jul 14, 2003
Mileage
1,100 mi
Transmission
Filed Dec 10, 2002

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS ADDED FEATURE ILLUMINATES TIRES FROM SPINNING. CONSUMER STATES' THIS FEATURE CAN BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN IT SHUT OFF GAS AND VEHICLE ENGINE GOES OUT. CONSUMER IS LEFT IN THE MIDDLE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ID
8024053
Incident
Dec 1, 2002

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

16-0073

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.

TSB160073

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action

TSB-14-0164

EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-03 BLACKWOOD. *PE

TSB-14-0147

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKWOOD. *PE

06513

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316. *TT

041601

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lincoln Blackwood by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003020—
2002Viewing831—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.