Lincoln LS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 964 owner complaints for the Lincoln LS (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is suspension (264 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (139 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 90 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 91 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 68 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 121 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 240 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 354 | 18 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (354), 2001 (240) and 2002 (121). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (18).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln LS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 264 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 139 | 6 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 134 | 6 of 7 | |
| Power train | 123 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 97 | 6 of 7 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V113000 | Mar 18, 2005 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2005 | 56 |
| 03V136000 | Apr 7, 2003 | Wheels | 2003 | 1,736 |
| 00V359001 | Nov 3, 2000 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint | 2000–2001 | 82,300 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 74 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 54 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.