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2002 Lincoln Continental recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 1, 201616E026000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16E026000
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Owner complaints by component33
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 18 |
| Suspension | 5 | 15 |
| Equipment | 5 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 12 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 9 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Wheels | 2 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“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
“Seat belts in rear are all locking up and will not allow for passengers in back to be buckled properly”
- Vehicle speed control
“The vehicle was being driven at approximately 40 mph, was being accelerated to enter a highway.”
Other Lincoln Continental model years
- 20020 recalls33 complaints
- 20011 recall32 complaints
- 20003 recalls63 complaints
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- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
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2002 Lincoln Continental recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Continental have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Lincoln Continental. The most recent, 16E026000 (reported April 1, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Lincoln Continental?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Lincoln Continental?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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