2002 Lincoln Continental - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

42 problems have been reported for the 2002 Lincoln Continental. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2002 Lincoln Continental. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (5 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Vehicle Speed Control
6
  Suspension
5
  Unknown Or Other
5
  Engine And Engine Cooling
5
  Service Brakes
4
  Equipment
3
  Seat Belt
3
  Power Train
2
  Air Bag
2
  Wheel
2
  Steering
1
  Parking Brake
1
  Tire
1
  Electrical System
1
  Exterior Lighting
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Lincoln Continental in the United States are 18,810 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln Continental owners in the last 20 years is 42, and the age of the vehicle is 20, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 42 / 18,810 / 20 * 1000 = 0.11.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln Continental model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Lincoln Continental in 2002.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
0
  2018
0
  2017
1
  2016
1
  2015
1
  2014
3
  2013
2
  2012
1
  2011
2
  2010
0
  2009
1
  2008
1
  2007
3
  2006
0
  2005
2
  2004
2
  2003
6
  2002
2

📊 Compare the 2002 Lincoln Continental with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln Continental, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Lincoln Continental with the Lincoln Continental from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 Continental is 42 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Lincoln Continental is 49.

Table 3. Compare the 2002 Lincoln Continental with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2020 Continental
4
  2019 Continental
3
  2018 Continental
9
  2017 Continental
35
  2002 Continental
42
  2001 Continental
38
  2000 Continental
105
  1999 Continental
46
  1998 Continental
87
  1997 Continental
109
  1996 Continental
69


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