2002 Lincoln LS problems
Owners have filed 179 complaints about the 2002 Lincoln LS with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 14.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 14%.
Complaints179
Crashes31
Fires0
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 14.5% · 26
Suspension 14.0% · 25
Air bags 13.4% · 24
Power train 8.4% · 15
Vehicle speed control 6.7% · 12
Steering 5.6% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.0% · 9
Electrical system 5.0% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Lincoln LS in this data, 2002 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,502 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact smelled a strong odor similar to burning oil when the vehicle was started. There were no warning indicator lights. The dealer stated that the valve cover gaskets were leaking onto the manifold. The dealer stated that new gaskets and covers were needed. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage is 75,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 60,000 miles
(1) Vehicle emissions system indicator light appeared on display (2) vehicle hesitates (jerks slightly) at speeds up to 60 mph, cars also kills randomly while the car is in motion (3) I have not done any repairs yet ( I have been searching for recall information) I have viewed many forums online on defective coil packs on these vehicles. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 58,000 miles
Car accelerates with no prior warning engine hit 3000 rpms had to slam on brakes did not hold car had to turn motor off. This has happened twice. Dealership couldn't reproduce this they replace idle air control valve they think this is the problem? I'm not happy with the fact they are not sure if this is it what if it happens again? Engine and engine cooling · reported at 17,482 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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