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Lincoln BlackwoodModel year report

2002 Lincoln Blackwood Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
42,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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. Mileage 2,958 9/27/2016 rattling sunroof and transmission was lunging when coming to a stop. 9/14/2017 vehicle overheated while driving turns out was the cooling system expansion tank. 1/22/2019 keyless entry light came on while driving in the city . …”

NHTSA complaint #11234945, filed 2019-07, 26,770 miles

Air bags: “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. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.”

NHTSA complaint #10170721, filed 2006-10, 42,000 miles

Brakes: “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 was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11372417, filed 2020-10, 200,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,060 and 69,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2543%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–15029%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 42,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2002120031200512006120091201512019120201
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Lincoln Blackwood version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Blackwood 2WD5.4L 8-cyl4-speed automatic111513$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Lincoln Blackwood

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2002842,0002—13—Not enough data

All Lincoln Blackwood model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood (Blackwood 2WD, 5.4L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,060 and 69,000 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.