AI DamageLincoln Blackwood: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lincoln Blackwood across 1 model years: 8 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 13% of all complaints
- 3 Electronic stability control 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 13% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2002–2003
- automatic, 4-speed 2002–2003
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Dt*: the contact stated while crossing an intersection at 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a frontal impact collision and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance adjustor due to the extensive damage.
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.
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 blowing cold air.
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 was 170,000.
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.
2002 lincoln towncar- when approaching a major highway from a shopping center, stopped before entering the highway, engine suddenly raced with wheels squeeling, and car lunged forward, I braked hard to control car, shifted to neutral, engine contined to race. I turned engine off, and restarted car.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.