2002 Lincoln Continental Consumer Reviews

A Quality Car All Around

Written by: Randy M. on 10/08/2006

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have enjoyed this car from the very moment I purchased it. The 2002 Lincoln Continental is truely deserving of its name. The responsiveness, econony, and comfort of the car in its class is nothing less of superb. While driving, the car is smooth and fairly quiet on even the noisiest highways. Handling the car on curves and corners, especially at higher speeds, does bring out the car's size, but is handled rather well with it's electronic suspension system. It may not be a hot rod, but it's not your dad's Continental either! If you get one of these cars, make sure you get it with all the options, since this car is no longer available. All in all, this car is a good buy!

Favorite Features

Wood steeing wheel, memory seats, auto dimming mirrors, powered moonroof, large trunk, traction control, six disc changer with premium sound, programmable "home control", compass, and that nifty sunglass compartment.

Suggested Improvements

Bring this car back into production! I plan on writing a letter to Ford, perhaps even the CEO, in reconsidering bringing back products like the Continental and the Mercury Cougar. These are great products that have been around for generations. Don't toss them aside like an old pair of sneakers.

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Love it !!

Written by: Tim on 04/07/2006

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this car mainly for the 4 door, just had baby. Absolutely love it! Only complaint I have is the front drive. I much prefer rear drive, but couldnt find a decent Lincoln LS at the time I needed the car. Had it a year now and love it more every time I drive it. Great gas mileage for the level of comfort, 20 around town 28 on highway usually. No problems at all with this fine auto. Ford did a horrible job promoting this, hence it's unfortunate demise.

Favorite Features

huge truck space, heated memory seats and mirrors, better than average handling giving it's size.

Suggested Improvements

Needs no improvements, just needs to be built again...

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Car!

Written by: Richard on 02/04/2006

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

2002 Lincoln Continental. 17,000 mi. This is a great car! It is fun to drive, 26 mpg hwy, runs like a hot rod, nice to look at and has a comfortable good looking interior. This is one more example of Ford's poor marketing. This car should have been a success and still in production. TOO BAD! Mine has warrenty until 2009. I hope they still make the parts! Anyway, I love it!

Favorite Features

The 32 valve V8, memory & heated seats, overall feature content and luxury. Auto dimming mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Bring it back, dang it!!!

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Excellent Automobile

Written by: WIDOLLAR on 01/16/2006

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

It's most unfortunate that Ford Motor Company could no longer build and offer this fine automobile. Design, comfort, safety, and fun to drive, this car has it all! Maybe some day Ford can offer the Lincoln Continental once again! I would sure take one for a testdrive, and if it passed all my tests, I would not hesitate to buy one! I've had two of them.

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Great Luxury Sedan

Written by: PDV on 07/31/2005

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this '02 Conti from private owner w/13K miles, w/every option available i.e. driver select, Alpine CD chgr, moonroof, etc. Looked for 2 yrs to find one w/low mileage, mint condition & color (ivory parchment) knowing it was being discontinued!! It's superior (ride, options & performance) to other makes at thousands more. Can't believe they're not building them anymore. Get with it Ford!!

Favorite Features

Adjustable ride, Memory seats, V-8 performance & 25MPG!!

Suggested Improvements

Wake up Ford & bring this one back!!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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linc cont

Written by: william warren on 08/23/2004

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

A great luxury car. What a shame they stoped making this car.

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Why did Ford drop this great auto?

Written by: marsmadden on 01/27/2004

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Not one problems whatsoever in more than two years. Dealership has good service and warranty has not cost a nickel. Disappointed that FMC dropped the model.

Favorite Features

Keyless locks; power; trunk controls; CD

Suggested Improvements

Resurrect the Continental!

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Doing The Continental

Written by: Larry Staunton on 10/02/2003

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I was wonderfully pleased by the luxurious interior of my Collectors Edition. Leather and suede seats are a super nice touch. The build quality is impeccable along with it beautiful charcoal gray exterior paint. I installed a walnut wood interior trim kit which makes the vehicle even more unique and luxurious.

Favorite Features

Everything about the interior is so conveniently placed, especially the drivers door armrest and the center console armrest. Their locations make for an extremely comfortable driving postion.

Suggested Improvements

Ford Motor Co. should have increased the advertised horsepower to 300, tweaked the grilles styling, added 17 inch wheels & tires and never have taken the car out of production.

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Very good but not great

Written by: brxv on 06/21/2003

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

A BIG car ride and drive. A truly excellent dollar value, lots of toys, driver select system is quite good. Driver information center is very easy to operate and love the compass. Gas mileage for the 275 HP Intech is quite good. And...the Continental is smooth and powerful on take off. Front-wheel drive leads to slight oversteer. Thus you don't have the feel of a great American luxo-cruiser. Good....not great. Much, much better value than Audi A6, Acura any model, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus or any of the other mid luxury cars. THE VERY BEST CLIMATE CONTROL AND AC of any vehicle I have experienced.

Favorite Features

Great AC, driver info system, alpine audio system, brakes, power, compass, driver select system and really good fuel economy for a big car.

Suggested Improvements

This vehicle needs to be rear drive, with a much improved drive train and suspension. The doors are light and appear cheap. Too much Ford in this Lincoln. Add some great features e.g., the '03 Town Car has a great ride and beautiful exterior. 400+ HP is not the only answer.

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Great Real Family Sedan

Written by: JB Ben on 05/03/2003

Vehicle

2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I just purchased this vehicle. I like the real seats(heated also) very comfortable. No console to collect dirt and just gets in the way. This is my wife's vehicle but I really like the auto set seats, mirrors, etc. I don't get in trouble for moving the seat because her key gives her back her settings. LS was too small, and we are not big people, 175 lbs, 5' 9". We also like the handling. Hate floor consoles. Can't by an LS w/o one. Plenty of power to pass.

Favorite Features

Seat comfort, interior leg room. Sound system. Engine power and smoothness. Front wheel drive. Handling.

Suggested Improvements

Nav system or more useful electronic dash functions.

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