Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Lincoln Continental has 1 recall, 33 complaints.
1
Recalls
33
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16E026000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue B...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Lincoln Continental 4-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2017 | ENGINE | OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LIGHT CAME ON CHANGED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BUT LIGHT STILL FLICKERS ON HAPPENS W... |
| Feb 12, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WAS BEING ACCELERATED TO ENTER A HIGHWAY. DU... |
| Nov 21, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND RIVING UP AND BRAKES ETC. DID NOT WORK. RAN INTO A SIDEWALK SO IWOULD ... |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS IN REAR ARE ALL LOCKING UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW FOR PASSENGERS IN BACK TO BE BUCKLED PROPER... |
| Jan 13, 2014 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION AND PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR, MY 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MADE AN EXTRE... |
| Aug 5, 2013 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. I WAS JUST BEGINNING TO BACK O... |
| Jul 25, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE V... |
| Jul 31, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN ... |
| Mar 6, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CO... |
| Nov 26, 2009 | WHEELS | I OWN A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL WHICH HAS OEM CHROME WHEELS. THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INSIDE OF TH... |
| Dec 1, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING IN THE LATE EVENING HOURS, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON BECAUSE OF A B... |
| Nov 16, 2007 | SUSPENSION | 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BROKEN STEERING/CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER DOES NOT MAK... |
| Jun 25, 2007 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS | THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AGAINST THE SEAT AND CANNOT BE UTILIZED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL STICKS ... |
| Dec 8, 2005 | AIR BAGS | DT: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. THE... |
| May 11, 2005 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | 02 FORD LINCOLN CONTINENTAL RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE CAUSING TIRE BLOWOUT & LOSS OF CONTROL MAY 11,0... |
| Jul 29, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THRE... |
| Jan 19, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE COMPARTMENT EMITS LOUD NOISE AND 'STEAM' WHEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC OR WHEN IDLING. TROUBLE TRACED... |
| Sep 17, 2003 | EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE NHTSA WEB SITE WON'T LET ME LOOK UP MY CAR (HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/IVOQ/). MY CAR IS A 20... |
| Aug 5, 2003 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DURING BRIGHT DAY LIGHT HOURS SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DUE TO THE COLOR OF TH... |
| May 1, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | NO SUMMARY. INFORMATION ON ODI #768869. |