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2003 Lincoln Blackwood

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 Blackwood.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2003 Lincoln Blackwood represents the final iteration of the marque's only foray into the full-size luxury pickup segment, a limited two-year run that produced this truck with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 11 city, 16 highway, and 13 combined miles per gallon; as the concluding model year of a program that would not continue beyond 2003, the 2003 Blackwood occupies a singular position in Lincoln's historical lineup as both the culmination and the conclusion of this niche offering.

Model year20032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy11/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 16 / 13 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Blackwood of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2002 Crew Cab
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2002Crew Cab 5.4L V88.10 sec16.20 sec300 hpRWD
2002Crew Cab 5.4L V88.38 sec16.30 sec300 hpRWD
2002Crew Cab 5.4L V88.40 sec16.60 sec300 hpRWD
2002Crew Cab 5.4L V88.50 sec16.20 sec300 hpRWD
2002Crew Cab 5.4L V89.20 sec17.00 sec300 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
22
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11V385000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:MountingReported 29/07/2011

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… 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…

07V078000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 06/03/2007

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB1600732016-04-21Fuel System, GasolineSafety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
16-00732016-04-21Fuel System, GasolineFor 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003…
TSB-14-01642014-09-09EquipmentFORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED…
TSB-14-01472014-08-11Fuel System, GasolineFORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO…
065132006-01-01Engine And Engine CoolingENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Blackwood. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2003 Blackwood have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Blackwood get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.