The most-reported Blackwood run is 5LTEW05A12K (2002 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Blackwood model years 2002–2003.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lincoln Blackwood has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Blackwood complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5LTEW05A12K•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 1LNHM82WX2Y•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 5LTEW05A52K•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| 5LTEW05A72K•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 5LTEW05A82K•••••• | 2002 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2002 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2002 at 1.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Lincoln Blackwood owners report: Electrical System, 2 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Lincoln Blackwood; the 4 below cover build years 2002 to 2003. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 11V385000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 2002–2003 |
| 07V078000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2003 |
| 06E056000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2002 |
| 05V388000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2002 |
11V385000 was opened in 2011 on cars built from 2002: 9 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 6 reports on the Lincoln Blackwood, 16.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Lincoln Blackwood | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (16.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 188% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lincoln Blackwood share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Lincoln Blackwood VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 Blackwood runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Blackwood production run has the most complaints?
5LTEW05A12K, a 2002 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Blackwood run has 1.2.
How many Blackwood complaints involve a crash?
16.7% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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