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Major Problems with Lincoln LS - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Lincoln LS model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the LS. Older LS vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Lincoln LS Problems

UPPER BALL JOINT
2001 Lincoln LS July 28, 2003 Victims: 2

: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. i took my car into velde lincoln mercury in peoria, ill. 7/11/03 and told them that my car was fish tailing in the front. they told me i needed new tires, they did not tell me that anything else was wrong with the car.i was getting new tires and the place where i put the tires on told me that the lower ball joint was loose. they tightened it up, i had an appointment in two days with lincoln in springfield, ill. to get it looked at. the next night the ...

FRONT
2001 Lincoln LS March 29, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 35000 miles

Air bags failed to deploy during severe frontal impact collision. seat belts failed to lock up. *nlm

AIR BAGS
2001 Lincoln LS August 20, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 57000 miles

I was traveling in my 2001 lincoln ls when i was struck by another vehicle resulting in my vehicle rolling laterally and also end over end. my car sustained a frontal impact severe enough to result in the structural steel bumper being split in two and the transmission oil cooler, radiator and air-conditioning condenser and associated radiator wall being smashed against the front of the engine. the vehicle is completely destroyed suffering significant damage to all sides of the car excluding the trunk lid, but including the severance of several parts including the right front wheel. the ...

What is the most common problem with Lincoln LS?

Overall the worst problem with Lincoln LS relates to LOWER BALL JOINT problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific LS years that are prone to issues with these components.

LOWER BALL JOINT 143 AIR BAGS 78 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 65 SUSPENSION 64 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 64 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 60 FRONT 54 POWER TRAIN 51 ENGINE 45 STEERING 35 ENGINE 34 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 32 SIDE/WINDOW 26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 FRONTAL 22 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 20 WHEELS 20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18 GASOLINE 17 SEATS 17 IGNITION 16 TIRES 15 SERVICE BRAKES 15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14 BODY 13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 EQUIPMENT 11 HEADLIGHTS 11 UPPER BALL JOINT 11 AIR CONDITIONER 9 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 8 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 8 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 8 PARKING BRAKE 7 LATCH 7 STRUCTURE 6 DOOR 6 COOLING SYSTEM 6 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 6 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 5 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 ARM 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 5 LINKAGES 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 5 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 5 EMISSION CONTROL 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 SEAT BELTS 3 WIRING 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 REAR 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 SIDEWALL 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 FRAME AND MEMBERS 3 HORN 3 HEAD RESTRAINT 3 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 3 VISIBILITY 2 BUMPERS 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2 ROTOR 2 MECHANICAL 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 TREAD/BELT 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 CONTROL ARM 2 STORAGE 2 CABLES 2 RACK AND PINION 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 POWER ADJUST 2 SWITCH 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 WINDSHIELD 1 FRONT 1 FUEL PUMP 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 DISC 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 RETRACTOR 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 PADS 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 SELECTOR DEVICES 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 MOTOR 1 VACUUM 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 SWITCH 1 EXTERIOR 1 PUMP 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 FAN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 RIM 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 COLUMN 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 SWITCH 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 LABELS 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 HANGER,BRACKET 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 MOTOR 1 FUEL PUMP 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 SOFTWARE 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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