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2002 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Continental, but owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
33
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Lincoln Continental vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Lincoln Continental problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control6
Unknown or Other5
Suspension5
Equipment4
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Wheels2
Parking Brake1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 2
  • Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 2
  • Seat Belts › Front › Webbing — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Lincoln Continental complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 112,786 miles · reported Mar 24, 2017
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
Vehicle Speed Control · at 75,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2016
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 were applied, and the vehicle remained at near full power, and the driver had to apply breaks hard to slow, and pull off highway. Attempts to shift the vehicle into neutral resulted in the transmission wanting to go into reverse instead of neutral. Once off the road, the engine was shut down. When…
Power Train · at 106,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2015
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.
Suspension · at 88,165 miles · reported Dec 28, 2014
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 right front coil was broken. The mechanic could not locate a used spring and had to purchase a new coil for $530.45 which seems excessive. This ended up being a $733.00 repair.
Suspension · at 140,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2014
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Continental as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lincoln Continental?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (6 reports), followed by unknown or other (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.