2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
1 recalls, 43 complaints - 38 TSBs
16E026000 Apr 1, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, Brake... Read more
Consequence
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Complaint Statistics
43 total complaints
4 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
ENGINE
Mar 24, 2017
Incident date: Mar 3, 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
SEAT BELTS
Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Mar 11, 2014
SEAT BELTS IN REAR ARE ALL LOCKING UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW FOR PASSENGERS IN BACK TO BE BUCKLED PROPERLY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 15, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 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. BRAKE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 23, 2015
Incident date: Nov 21, 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.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 13, 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 INFO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 13, 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 INFO... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Aug 5, 2013
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. *TR
SUSPENSION
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Aug 5, 2013
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. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 3, 2012
Incident date: Jul 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A WALL AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER KNE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 4, 2011
Incident date: Jul 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ABRUPTLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD UPON ENGAGING AND REMAINED IN A STUCK POSITION. THERE WERE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 10, 2011
Incident date: Mar 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WERE THEY CONFIRMED THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 2, 2009
Incident date: Nov 26, 2009
I OWN A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL WHICH HAS OEM CHROME WHEELS. THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEELS IS DELAMINATING AND CURLING INWARD TOWARD THE BRAKE AREA WHERE THE RUBBER LINES ARE LOCATED. NORMALLY A DRIVER WOULD NOT EVEN NOTICE THIS PLATING FAILURE AND IT COULD RESULT IN A SLICING OF T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2009
Incident date: Jun 25, 2007
THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AGAINST THE SEAT AND CANNOT BE UTILIZED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL STICKS AND CANNOT BE SET TO DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES. THE TRANSMISSION SURGES IN, IT SEEMS IN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. I SAW THESE PROBLEMS ON THE WEB SITE AS RECALLS FOR THE 2000 TO 2001 YEAR MODELS OF THIS A... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 14, 2009
Incident date: Jun 25, 2007
THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AGAINST THE SEAT AND CANNOT BE UTILIZED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL STICKS AND CANNOT BE SET TO DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES. THE TRANSMISSION SURGES IN, IT SEEMS IN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. I SAW THESE PROBLEMS ON THE WEB SITE AS RECALLS FOR THE 2000 TO 2001 YEAR MODELS OF THIS A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 28, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
WHILE DRIVING IN THE LATE EVENING HOURS, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON BECAUSE OF A BROKEN SWITCH KNOB. THE 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL WAS TAKEN TO STIVERS AUTOMOTIVE OF COLUMBIA, SC TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING SWITCH KNOB. A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED ON THE CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP D... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Nov 16, 2007
2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BROKEN STEERING/CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER DOES NOT MAKE THESE PARTS ANYMORE AND WANT THE CONSUMER TO GET IT FIXED WITH JUNK PARTS. CONSUMER STATES THAT IS AGAINST THEIR WARRANTY. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WAS DUE TO SOME BAD ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 13, 2006
Incident date: May 11, 2005
02 FORD LINCOLN CONTINENTAL RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE CAUSING TIRE BLOWOUT & LOSS OF CONTROL MAY 11,06 LEFT SPRING BROKE WHILE PARKED GARAGE. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. THE ROADS WERE DRY WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE ROAD DIVIDER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2003
NO SUMMARY. INFORMATION ON ODI #768869.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 2004
VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND THE AIR FUEL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND CUT OFF.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
PIECES OF VEHICLE'S ROTORS WERE FOUND ON THE GARAGE FLOOR.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE BRAKING. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY HE NOTICED CARBON LIKE PIECES ON THE GARAGE FLOOR THAT APPARENTLY CAME OFF THE ROTORS OR PADS. W... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
PIECES OF VEHICLE'S ROTORS WERE FOUND ON THE GARAGE FLOOR.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE BRAKING. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY HE NOTICED CARBON LIKE PIECES ON THE GARAGE FLOOR THAT APPARENTLY CAME OFF THE ROTORS OR PADS. W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
MY VEHICLE IS A LINCOLN LS. LEASED NEW IN APRIL 2002 WITH 6ML. ON IT. HAS BEEN IN FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS, THE CAR HAS BEEN GUTTED AND PUT BACK TOGETHER. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. IT TOOK APPROX. 7 MONTHS TO GET FORD TO BUY BACK THE CAR. THEY WERE UNDOUBTEDLY AWARE THEY... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
MY VEHICLE IS A LINCOLN LS. LEASED NEW IN APRIL 2002 WITH 6ML. ON IT. HAS BEEN IN FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS, THE CAR HAS BEEN GUTTED AND PUT BACK TOGETHER. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. IT TOOK APPROX. 7 MONTHS TO GET FORD TO BUY BACK THE CAR. THEY WERE UNDOUBTEDLY AWARE THEY... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
MY VEHICLE IS A LINCOLN LS. LEASED NEW IN APRIL 2002 WITH 6ML. ON IT. HAS BEEN IN FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS, THE CAR HAS BEEN GUTTED AND PUT BACK TOGETHER. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. IT TOOK APPROX. 7 MONTHS TO GET FORD TO BUY BACK THE CAR. THEY WERE UNDOUBTEDLY AWARE THEY... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
HAVE BEEN TO THE DSB BOARD THEY REQUESTED THE REPAINT THAT LOOKED AWFULL, THEY HAVE NOW REQUESTED A SECOND REPAINT AND I WANT REIEMBURSED FOR ANY LOSS OF TRADE IN VALUE RELATED TO A VEHICLE POORLY REPAINTED AND REPAINTED MY NEW 42K $$ LS HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 56 DAYS LAST REPAINT AND NOT GIVEN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR KEEPS PICKING UP SPEED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
ENGINE COMPARTMENT EMITS LOUD NOISE AND 'STEAM' WHEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC OR WHEN IDLING. TROUBLE TRACED TO FAULTY AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THIS WAS THE THIRD OCCURANCE IN 1 MONTH. THIS TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND LEFT US STUCK IN TRAFFIC.*AK
EQUIPMENT
Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE NHTSA WEB SITE WON'T LET ME LOOK UP MY CAR (HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/IVOQ/). MY CAR IS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WITHIN THE 2002 LINCOLN, THE ONLY MODEL ON WHICH THE SYSTEM PERMITS INQUIRIES IS THE TOWN CAR. WHAT ABOUT THE 2002 CONTINENTAL? WHAT ABOUT THE 2002 LS? REGARDS, CHUCK KIRKP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE NHTSA WEB SITE WON'T LET ME LOOK UP MY CAR (HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/IVOQ/). MY CAR IS A 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WITHIN THE 2002 LINCOLN, THE ONLY MODEL ON WHICH THE SYSTEM PERMITS INQUIRIES IS THE TOWN CAR. WHAT ABOUT THE 2002 CONTINENTAL? WHAT ABOUT THE 2002 LS? REGARDS, CHUCK KIRKP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
DURING BRIGHT DAY LIGHT HOURS SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE DUE TO THE COLOR OF THE NEEDLE AND THE DIAL'S BACKGROUND. THE NEEDLE IS DULL RED, AND THE BACKGROUND IS BLACK. THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SUN MAKES THE NEEDLE FADE AWAY. THE PANEL AND NEEDLES FUNCTION PROPERLY ON DAYS IT'S NO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. FRONT AIR DAM MADE OF BRITTLE PLASTIC AND BREAKS IF IT TOUCHES ANYTHING. THIS VEHICLE HAS 8500 MILES AND TWO AIR DAMS HAVE BROKEN. LINCOLN/MERC DEALER REPLACED ONE BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE ANOTHER. CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS THE DAMAGE IS DUE TO "DRIVER CARELESSNESS" AND REFUS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 26, 2003
THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT CONTROL THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHEN GOING DOWN HILL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 65 BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 80 MPH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THIS WAY. *AK *NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 29, 2003
THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 65 MPH, HOWEVER AS HE WAS GOING DOWN A HILL HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 80 MPH. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED.*JB PH
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 5, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED STATING OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE LEFT REAR DRIVER SIDE. CONSUMER HAD A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TIRE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 19, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT PLACE GEAR SHIFTER IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE LUNGE FORWARD INTO WALL. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Sep 17, 2002
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS HAS PLASTIC COVER THAT IS ATTACHED TO STRUCTURE. TWO CLAMPS THAT HOLD COVER BROKE. ONCE THIS COMES OFF FUNCTIONING OF HARNESS IS AFFECTED, RENDERING FUNCTIONALITY/MOBILITY OF BELT. SHOULDER HARNESS WILL BIND/ STICK, AND CAUSE A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER, BEING AN ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jul 25, 2002
Incident date: Jul 21, 2002
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND IN THE DRIVE POSITION WITH THE PARKING BRAKE OFF. *JG *JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 18, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, WINDSHIELD BECAME EXTREMELY FOGGY, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ESCAPING FREON FROM A BURNED OUT SWITCH CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP, DEALER INSTAL... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
38 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18426
Feb 1, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
18383
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17094
Aug 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16710
Mar 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
02236
Nov 25, 2002
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02177
Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
02135
Jul 8, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING A STEADY STATE OPERATION AT 40-60 MPH (64-96 KM/H). *TT
15941
May 1, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON REMOVING BRAKE ANTI-CORROSION DISC FITTED INSIDE THE FRONT WHEELS DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
15820
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
0256
Mar 18, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15735
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHBITING A SURGE / TRAILER HITCH CONDITION UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 35-55 MPH. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA01012
Opened: Apr 27, 2001 , Closed: Apr 15, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI RECEIVED FROM FORD AN OWNER LETTER AND DEALER NOTICE, BOTH DATED MARCH 2003.THE OWNER LETTER STATES THAT FORD WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN OF CERTAIN MY 1999-2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS (ALL MY 1999 VEHICLES AND MY 2000 VEHICLES ... Read more
PE00042
Opened: Oct 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 27, 2001
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA95033
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INABILITY TO LATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLES, AND INADVERTENT UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
PE93036
Opened: Apr 12, 1993 , Closed: Aug 4, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89157
Opened: Aug 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 15, 1989
PS PUMP PULLEY BREAKS
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PE89026
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Apr 12, 1989
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88100
Opened: Sep 6, 1988 , Closed: Apr 17, 1989
ABS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE86067
Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
BRAKE FAILURE
ANALYSIS:THE 8 COMPLAINTS IN ODI COMPLAINT FILE REVEALED SUDDEN BRAKEFAILURE.FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN, 03250000, ON 1985 MARK VII'SFOR AN OUT OF POSITION WIRING HARNESS.IN THIS CASE THE BRAKING SENSORMAY SHORT CAUSING POWER BRAKE FAILURE.THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLSPERTAINING TO THIS ALLEGED... Read more
DP78052
Opened: Aug 15, 1978 , Closed: Dec 18, 1978
BRAKES
BRAKES
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL across all model years (1969, 2020).
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Total Recalls
2,576
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
113
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 1 | 43 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 108 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 88 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 109 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 94 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 303 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 199 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 399 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 244 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 255 | View |
| 1988 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |