Lincoln Blackwood Problems by Year

We compared every Lincoln Blackwood model year from 2002–2003 using 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Blackwood year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
8complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200220038
Owner complaints per model year, Lincoln Blackwood. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20030—2—Few
20028—2EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median Blackwood year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lincoln Blackwood problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2002
    225%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2002
    225%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2002
    113%
  • Lightsworst: 2002
    113%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2002
    113%
  • Air bagsworst: 2002
    113%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2002
    113%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2002
    113%
  • Brakesworst: 2002
    113%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2002
    113%

Latest Lincoln Blackwood recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

NHTSA recall 11V-385 · Jul 29, 2011 · 1,100,000 vehicles

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 currently…

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.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 07V-078 · Mar 6, 2007 · 155,584 vehicles

On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017, 05V388, and 06V286)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 05V-388 · Sep 7, 2005 · 4,500,000 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat, smoke, or burn.

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.

All 3 Lincoln Blackwood recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lincoln Blackwood should you avoid?

None of the Lincoln Blackwood years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lincoln Blackwood problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (2), electrical system (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2002 model year.

How many recalls has the Lincoln Blackwood had?

3 recalls across 2002–2003. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Lincoln Blackwood recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.