How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood have?

The 2002 Lincoln Blackwood has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Lincoln Blackwood has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood?

Of 12 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2002 Lincoln Blackwood Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Lincoln Blackwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,600,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11V385000 2011-07-29 1,100,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR…

Consequence

AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 2005-09-07 4,500,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SERVICE BRAKES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln blackwood. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the passenger's side front wheel and brake line detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated he shifted to a lower gear to stop the vehicle on the side of the roadway. The vehicle…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-10-28

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln blackwood. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the passenger's side front wheel and brake line detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated he shifted to a lower gear to stop the vehicle on the side of the roadway. The vehicle…”

WHEELS · reported 2020-10-28

“11/23/2015 vehicle engine malfunctioned, overheated and stopped working while driving on the highway. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealership replaced engine and related parts and I picked up on 12/17/15. Mileage 2,411 1/1/2016 engine started making a whining sound and the ac stopped…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2019-06-04

“11/23/2015 vehicle engine malfunctioned, overheated and stopped working while driving on the highway. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealership replaced engine and related parts and I picked up on 12/17/15. Mileage 2,411 1/1/2016 engine started making a whining sound and the ac stopped…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-06-04

“11/23/2015 vehicle engine malfunctioned, overheated and stopped working while driving on the highway. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealership replaced engine and related parts and I picked up on 12/17/15. Mileage 2,411 1/1/2016 engine started making a whining sound and the ac stopped…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-06-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln blackwood. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-05

“I went to the dealership (soutar's ford in barstow, ca) twice with an issue of hesitation and stumbling problems. I had 75,000 before having this problem. They replaced all coils with springs and spark plugs, charged my warranty company and myself for each visit. I went on a 700 mile trip to new…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2009-04-24

“I went to the dealership (soutar's ford in barstow, ca) twice with an issue of hesitation and stumbling problems. I had 75,000 before having this problem. They replaced all coils with springs and spark plugs, charged my warranty company and myself for each visit. I went on a 700 mile trip to new…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2009-04-24