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Lincoln Blackwood recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Lincoln Blackwood, covering model years 2002 to 2003. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2002–2003)
  • top component: Electrical System (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 11V385000 (reported Jul 29, 2011)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lincoln Blackwood complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 8 complaints are for the 2002 model year.

Lincoln Blackwood complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lincoln Blackwood complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200281010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lincoln Blackwood components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (25.0% of all 8), followed by Air Bags (1) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1).

Components named most often in Lincoln Blackwood complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Lincoln Blackwood complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System225.0%
Air Bags112.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)112.5%
Engine112.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling112.5%
Exterior Lighting112.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline112.5%
Power Train112.5%
Service Brakes112.5%
Vehicle Speed Control112.5%
Wheels112.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lincoln Blackwood recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Blackwood, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2003. The 2002 and 2003 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Lincoln Blackwood recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 2 campaigns2003: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 11V385000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

    Model years 2002–2003

    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 registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
    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. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11S21

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V078000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2003

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

    Consequence:
    Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.
    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)

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V388000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2002

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

    Consequence:
    A fire at the switch could occur.
    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. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (Note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lincoln Blackwood questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Lincoln Blackwood have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lincoln Blackwood, covering model years 2002 to 2003. The most recent, 11V385000, was reported on July 29, 2011 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2002 and 2003 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

What is the most common Lincoln Blackwood complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 25.0% of all 8. Air Bags (1) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lincoln Blackwood?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lincoln dealer.

How many Lincoln Blackwood complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.