Recalls ·2002 Lincoln Continental

2002 Lincoln Continental recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Lincoln Continental; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — pads. Owners filed 33 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints33
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — PadsCampaign 16E026000 · 01 Apr 2016

Problem: 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, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control6 · 18%
Suspension5 · 15%
Equipment5 · 15%
Unknown or other5 · 15%
Service brakes4 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 12%
Hydraulic3 · 9%
Seat belts3 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 informed me that the…

Suspension · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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 decided to replace…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

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

Air bags · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

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 the rubber brake…

Wheels · Feb 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20004
20012
20021

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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