2001 Lincoln LS problems
Owners have filed 319 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 37.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 10.3%.
Complaints319
Crashes31
Fires3
Injuries17
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Suspension 37.3% · 119
Air bags 10.3% · 33
Engine and engine cooling 8.2% · 26
Visibility 5.3% · 17
Electrical system 5.0% · 16
Power train 4.4% · 14
Steering 4.4% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.1% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 17 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Lincoln LS in this data, 2001 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 88,503 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop to have the front passenger side lower ball joint replaced. The mechanic informed him of nhtsa campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint); however, the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 73,400. Updated 12/15/08. *Lj updated 12/15/08. Suspension · reported at 73,400 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the front passenger tire suddenly separated from the vehicle. He managed to get the vehicle off the roadway in which the vehicle was then towed to his home. The vehicle has yet to be inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 170,000. Suspension · reported at 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. While driving between 5-60 mph, the steering wheel shook. The dealer stated that the lower ball joint needed to be replaced, but did not specify the reason. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 71,000. Suspension · reported at 60,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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