Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Lincoln Continental has 2 recalls, 33 complaints.
2
Recalls
33
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
16E026000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue B...
01V258000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE ...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 Lincoln Continental.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2018 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I'M A NEW OWNER I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS AND THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS FUNNY WHEN I'M DRIVING... |
| Aug 12, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK IS DEFECTIVE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT I HAD IT FIXED AT THE DEALERSH... |
| Jul 15, 2017 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AT HOME AND WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BR... |
| Aug 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATE... |
| Apr 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION | WHILE BACKING THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD POP... |
| May 23, 2013 | SUSPENSION | WHILE BACKING THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AN... |
| Jul 18, 2008 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL / 115,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE 10 FWY IN JULY 2008, AND WITHOUT AC... |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SUSPENSION | COIL SPRING ON LEFT FRONT STRUT BROKE, RUBBED THROUGH SIDEWALL OF TIRE CAUSING BLOWOUT. WIFE WAS REA... |
| Dec 29, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND ACCELERATING ... |
| Dec 27, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE JERKED... |
| Oct 29, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE VEERED... |
| Sep 1, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONDENSATION IN FRONT HEADLAMP SEAL. CUSTOMER BELIEVES THERE IS SOMETHING W... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | SEAT BELTS | WE ARE OWNERS OF A 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. MY TWO YOUNG BOYS AGES 2 AND 4 WERE IN THEIR CAR SEATS ... |
| Jun 6, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CONCERNED ABOUT FIRES IDENTIFED AS BEING CAUSED BY THE HOT WIRED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AS RECENTLY R... |
| May 24, 2005 | STEERING | I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF OIL CHANGE THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS MAKING A NOISE... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE STOPPED TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, THE FLOOR-SHIFTING MODULE DID NOT MOVE. *BF ATTEMP... |
| Nov 10, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER... |
| Oct 7, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CONSUMER WAS HAVING DASHBOARD LIGHT PROBLEMS. THE ELEMENT THAT LIT THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP BROKE. ... |
| Jun 10, 2003 | VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON. DEALER STATES THE DEFECT IS CALLED A STRESS FRACTURE. *AK |
| Feb 7, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE COLLIDES WITH A WA... |