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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Lincoln Town Car 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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 6, 201515E082000 | SteeringIf the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15E082000
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Owner complaints by component65
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 20 | 31 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 15 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 6 |
| Steering | 3 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 5 |
| Tires | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 |
1 more component 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
- Tires
“Last week I blow a back tire . They said the belt broke separated. GOT a knot. This week Im having the same problem with one of my front tires. On way ro work had to pull over. Tire has a knot.”
- Air bags
“On 01/12/2019 I was traveling straight down a level country road with 1 passenger in the front passenger seat at about 45 mph when for no reason the passenger side air bag deployed without any warning.”
- Service brakes
“Takata recall I've change the brake switch on my car over four times and it went out again. Mt car will not chage gier when this happens. I would like to know if there has been a recall with this problem.”
Other Lincoln Town Car model years
- 20062 recalls143 complaints
- 20053 recalls119 complaints
- 20040 recalls83 complaints
- 20031 recall201 complaints
- 20020 recalls65 complaints
- 20015 recalls161 complaints
- 20008 recalls108 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Lincoln models
- 2002 Navigator1 recall32 complaints
- 2002 LS0 recalls121 complaints
- 2002 Continental0 recalls33 complaints
- 2006 MKZ4 recalls0 complaints
- 2003 Aviator1 recall111 complaints
- 2007 MKX5 recalls298 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
- 2006 Zephyr4 recalls229 complaints
- 2009 MKS1 recall56 complaints
2002 Lincoln Town Car recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Town Car have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Lincoln Town Car. The most recent, 15E082000 (reported October 6, 2015), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Lincoln Town Car?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 65 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Lincoln Town Car?
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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