2002 Lincoln Continental Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Lincoln Continental, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pieces of vehicle's rotors were found on the garage floor. 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. While on vacation the A/C failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10079811, filed 2004-06“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. Consumer states that the escaping freon from a burned out switch caused windshield to fog up, dealer installed a new low PSI switch.”
NHTSA complaint #8005813, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10012964Feb 1, 2005Am fm and cellular phone reception interference .
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 15 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln Continental
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lincoln Continental
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.
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